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 bier gartens, 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 stalls in the Viktualienmarkt 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.
Maria @ Feisty Tapas says
I loved Munich when I visited a million years ago (1998 feels like a million years ago) for the Oktoberfest. Those meats look delicious
bavaria says
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!
Trish - Mum's Gone to says
Look at those blue skies. What fabulous shots!
bavaria says
Thanks so much Trish… Making the most of the blue, tis supposed to start raining by the weekend :D
Erica Price says
Love the pictures especially boy in lederhosen.
bavaria says
Thanks Erica! I love him very much too! (I do know him!) :)
Kerry says
Oh it looks lovely some great sunny pictures there xx
bavaria says
Aw thanks Kerry! :)
Pia says
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
bavaria says
Thanks so much, I really did! xx
Mary says
Happy Birthday! Looks like you celebrated in good German style (well, apart from the margarita – but they’re international, right?)
bavaria says
Thanks Mary, had to divert from The Bavarian with the Margarita they are my fave! :)
Helen says
Happy birthday :) xx ps pics are just woderful
bavaria says
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… :)
Midlife Singlemum says
Happy Birthday! Lovely pictures from a lovely day. xxx
bavaria says
Thank you very much :) xxx
MsCaroline says
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!
bavaria says
Thanks Caroline, I did have a more traditional Bavarian drink in the biergarten as well :D
kelloggsville says
great photos. Was it your celebration? If so: hippo bird day. If not then: congrats to the lucky owner of the day xxx
bavaria says
It may well have been ;) Thank you! xxx
Grace says
So glad you had a happy day. x
bavaria says
Thanks Mum, it was lovely! Thanks for my pressie too! xxx
Jazzygal says
Is a certain someone having a birthday today?! If so happy birthday :-) Lovely post and lovely photos.
xx Jazzy
bavaria says
Thank you Jazzy :) xx