July 13: Our hiking adventure is finished, we all had an incredible experience that will not be forgotten. After saying our goodbyes and thank-yous to Thomas, we walked to the train station, where Ray and Christie headed to Switzerland for their next adventure, while the rest of us headed back to Munich. While most headed home to the states the next day, I spent the weekend sightseeing in Munich, the capitol of Bavaria. Many thanks to co-leaders Fred and Mary, and to everyone in the group for a wonderful time!
Goodbye friends, hello Munich
Waiting to board the train to Munich
Goodbye, Mittenwald!
Zugspitze is totally clear today
Hauptbahnhof, Munich’s main train station
Maritim Hotel, home for the next 3 days
Comfortable, modern room
Rooftop pool, sundeck, steam room, sauna
The intersection for the hotel
Justizpalast, Palace of Justice, built in 19th century in Italian Renaissance stlye
Fountain at Karlsplatz (Stachus)
Karlstor-old city gate. Built in early 14th century, towers added in late 18th century
Neuhauser Street, one of the first pedestrian zones created in Germany
Michaelskirche (St. Michael’s Church) Jesuit church built in 16th century
all eateries have outdoor tables (no a/c inside)
Towers of Church of Our Lady (Frauenkirche)
Bulbs at top of towers were to be temporary, but were so well liked, that they stayed.
Built between 1468-1494, one of the finest Gothic constructions in Germany
Mausoleum of Lords of Bavaria
Nave and aisles are 31m (102 ft) long
Part of the ornamentation was lost in WW II
Mary’s Column (Mariensäule) erected in 1638 by Maximilian I
This square is the true heart of Munich
Corner of New Town Hall building (Neues Rathaus) took 42 years to complete (1867-1909)
I wish I had a dragon crawling over my door!
Carillon, or Glockenspiel. Every day at set times, 32 copper figures dance
New Town Hall
Old Town Hall (Altes Rathaus) built late 15th century. Restored after heavy damage in WW II
Fish fountain in Marienplatz
It is so hot I want to jump in the fountain!
Sausage, anyone?
National Theater, at Max Joseph Square
Residenz-number of buildings that were home to the Wittelsbach family from 14th to 19th centuries
Residenz
Hall of the Field Marshalls (Feldherrnhalle)
Theatrine’s Church, built in 17th century
Lawn beside Residenz area
Museum of Egyptian Art
Temple of Diana
In the Hofgarten (Royal Garden) created in 17th century
Bayerische Staatskanzlei (Bavarian State Chancellory)
super-compact Mercedes
How New York can it really be?
Platzl Square
The world famous Hofbräuhaus
Founded as the royal brewery in 1598, beer was a beverage of the aristocracy
Now everyone can enjoy a brew, with live folk music
The very first Nazi Party meeting also took place here
across the way they serve Ayinger’s
Hard Rock Cafe, Munich
Bayerische Staatsoper (Bavarian State Orchestra) has free concert
Bikes are the way to go!
Or a tiny Audi
Contrast: a Lamborghini parks behind a SmartCar on Maximilian St.
Cool scorpion pin
Dried fruits galore
Cuckoo clocks abound. I like the German Shepard cookie jar in military dress
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