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These
are pictures that I took here and there this year. Mostly
I didn't have enough to make a whole page out of them, so
they're here with comments.
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Munich
Rathaus.
Probably the most recognizable symbol of the city.
July
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A
fountain in Munich, near the Hofbräuhaus.
July
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Freiburg.
The Schawabentor.
July
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A
beer garden in Freiburg, after dark. We were sitting on
a terrace above the lower seating area.
July
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Wilkommen
zum Oktoberfest.
September
28
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Bill
buying a big old Oktoberfest pretzel (Brezn) from
a friendly little lady.
September
28
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The
"Weissbier Karussell," everybody's favorite ride
at Oktoberfest.
September
28
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The
Alps over Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany.
October
27
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A
street in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany.
October
27
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A
view of the Alps from Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany.
October
27
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Marienplatz
at dusk, looking towards the tower of the Alter Peter,
the oldest church in Munich
November,
2002
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Marienplatz,
facing the Altes Rathaus (the old city hall). The more
recognizable Neues Rathaus is the first picture on this
page.
November,
2002
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Theatinerkirche,
in Odeonsplatz, Munich
November,
2002
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This
church resembles the Italian churches of Florence.
November
2002
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Taken
from the memorial in Odeonsplatz.
November
2002
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One
of the lions on the Odeonsplatz memorial.
November
2002
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With
the approach of dusk, the golden walls of the Theatinerkirche
catch the light of the setting sun.
November
2002
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This
is one of four lions outside the Residenz (in Odeonsplatz)
thought to bring good fortune if pedestrians rub the base
of its shield as they walk by.
You'll
notice a shiny patch of brass where it has been rubbed
over the years.
November
2002
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