An Afternoon in Munich

by bavaria on August 15, 2012

Pictures from an afternoon in Munich.

Not a walk this time, more of a leisurely stroll – combined with lots of refreshment stops along the way.   Numerous shade-seeking excuses were used to park ourselves in biergartens, so we could sit and enjoy a little of what Munich’s famous for.  Grateful for the coolness provided by the giant Chesnut trees, planted for that very purpose hundreds of years ago.

The food on the Market stalls gives subtle hints as to the approaching change in seasons – not welcomed I guess by those determined to make the most of the summer, and what’s left of it.

A special day spent with family, full of laughter and messages from friends and loved ones further afield.   I always love this time of year wherever we are.  Birthdays are my favourite.

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Jazzygal August 15, 2012 at 9:04 pm

Is a certain someone having a birthday today?! If so happy birthday :-) Lovely post and lovely photos.

xx Jazzy

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bavaria August 16, 2012 at 3:56 am

Thank you Jazzy :) xx

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Grace August 15, 2012 at 9:04 pm

So glad you had a happy day. x

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bavaria August 16, 2012 at 3:56 am

Thanks Mum, it was lovely! Thanks for my pressie too! xxx

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kelloggsville August 15, 2012 at 9:40 pm

great photos. Was it your celebration? If so: hippo bird day. If not then: congrats to the lucky owner of the day xxx

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bavaria August 16, 2012 at 3:57 am

It may well have been ;) Thank you! xxx

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MsCaroline August 15, 2012 at 9:49 pm

I can’t think of a better way to spend a birthday than in a Biergarten (or three) in Munich , although I had to look twice to ascertain that one of those photos was actually a margarita – you non-traditionalist! ; ) Happy Belated Birthday!

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bavaria August 16, 2012 at 3:58 am

Thanks Caroline, I did have a more traditional Bavarian drink in the biergarten as well :D

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Midlife Singlemum August 16, 2012 at 5:35 am

Happy Birthday! Lovely pictures from a lovely day. xxx

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bavaria August 16, 2012 at 5:42 am

Thank you very much :) xxx

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Helen August 16, 2012 at 9:57 pm

Happy birthday :) xx ps pics are just woderful

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bavaria August 18, 2012 at 6:14 am

Thanks so much Helen. Have so much to catch up on this week but my tinternet connection is currently awful, but I will pop over and visit soon… :)

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Mary August 17, 2012 at 2:31 pm

Happy Birthday! Looks like you celebrated in good German style (well, apart from the margarita – but they’re international, right?)

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bavaria August 18, 2012 at 6:12 am

Thanks Mary, had to divert from The Bavarian with the Margarita they are my fave! :)

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Pia August 17, 2012 at 8:26 pm

oh, i’m a couple of days late! :(
happy, happy birthday emma! and from the beautiful pictures, i can see you had the perfect time :)
hugs! xxx

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bavaria August 18, 2012 at 6:10 am

Thanks so much, I really did! xx

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Kerry August 18, 2012 at 9:04 am

Oh it looks lovely some great sunny pictures there xx

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bavaria August 19, 2012 at 6:19 pm

Aw thanks Kerry! :)

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Erica Price August 19, 2012 at 7:34 am

Love the pictures especially boy in lederhosen.

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bavaria August 19, 2012 at 6:19 pm

Thanks Erica! I love him very much too! (I do know him!) :)

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Trish - Mum's Gone to August 20, 2012 at 1:11 pm

Look at those blue skies. What fabulous shots!

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bavaria August 20, 2012 at 7:31 pm

Thanks so much Trish… Making the most of the blue, tis supposed to start raining by the weekend :D

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Maria @ Feisty Tapas August 31, 2012 at 5:37 pm

I loved Munich when I visited a million years ago (1998 feels like a million years ago) for the Oktoberfest. Those meats look delicious

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bavaria September 1, 2012 at 8:05 am

Thanks Maria, about time you were due another visit really! :) I have a picture of those scales, I will mail them to you when I get a second!

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