June 15, 2018
Summer adventure 2018 started with a brief couple of days in Munich before moving onto Austria for a wedding. The weather in Munich, however, was not co-operative for vacation sight-seeing. Rainy, rainy and storming was the forecast. But while dodging some of the raindrops, I managed to walk around the city a bit and take some random photos of snippets that caught my eye……
The 1st thought of many people when they think of Germany : sausages. And, rightfully so because they are everywhere. Germany will sausage you to death and Munich is no exception.
Lions – they are everywhere in Munich. Why? Because the lion is the Bavarian heraldic charge of the former ruling family, the Wittelsbachers, since the 12th/13th century. Today – still a symbol of Munich and Bavaria.
Even fragments of the massive New Town Hall can tell a story .
A larger fragment of the New Town Hall and the gray skies that loomed. Plus a shiny gold Virgin Mary that sits high above on a column. Mary is seen as a protector of Bavaria.
Shopping opportunities are abundant and bordering over- whelming. The Queen, in particular, likes to shop at Munich’s Crabtree and Evelyn and takes a moment to greet passersby.
The Hofgarden’s flowers are just beginning to show off their beauty.
The Old Town Hall
Interesting art on the grounds of one of the universities. Though in this age of technology – I think he should be wearing a Fitbit.
The city is also full of beautiful and interesting churches.
Thanks for reading and hope you enjoyed!
Stay tuned for Austria…..
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