Oktoberfest 2008

Yup, the madness has already begun!

This is the official motif for Oktoberfest 08.

Here is the 2007 motif.Are you thinking what I'm thinking?

Biathlon Weltcup

Last Sunday, I went to the Biathlon Weltcup in Ruhpolding.
Skiing and target shooting...uh...interesting sport.
But the scenery was magnificent.

2008!

Happy New Year!
*better late than never;)

Nürnberger Christkindlesmarkt

der Nürnberger Christkindlesmarkt

Glühwein

One of my favorite things about Munich is spending a winter afternoon or evening at a Weihnachtsmarkt or Christmas Market.
Last year, G was my tour guide and naturally, he introduced me to Glühwein. I did not think I would like it. It is literally spiced red wine, served warm. But after my first cup, I was hooked. It was not that I started to like the taste but, how can I say this without sounding like an alcoholic....it gives you a little extra pep in your step and the cold weather seems a lot warmer! Well, this season, I discovered Weiß-Glühwein, which is made with white wine instead of red wine. Yummy! And on Saturday, we are going to Germany's most famous Weihnachtsmarkt -
der Nürnberger Christkindlesmarkt.

Tollwood Sommerfestival!

Olympiapark München

Afrika Tage in München!

An African Festival in Munich.......I am impressed. I love this city!

Good Times

Well, after an extended weekend in Frankfurt and Köln, we are back home. On Saturday, we met Maria. We hung out with The Boy, had some world renown "Breakfast Punch", and headed to the Frankfurt Skyliners Basketball Game. I should mention that I was sweating and starting to talk loud before we even got to the game! Maria, I hope you pass on that recipe again.....I know you told me already but I can't remember:) The basketball game was pretty much the same as an NBA game in the US, with the exception of shorter periods and a smaller arena. And even though we lost, the fans were very loyal and supportive of the guys. After the game we all went to a party for the team at Sansibar, a fantabulous club with killer house music. We will definitely be retuning over the summer. Oh, and Maria picked up a can of Pam for me - I'm baking bread right now, as we speak.

Here's a picture of Ginger, Roby's future wife.

Sunday morning, we took G's Mother to the Frankfurt Intercontinental for Mother's Day Brunch. The food was excellent and the presentation was beautiful. Then we headed to Köln.

The Kölner Dom is breathtaking!


After doing the tourist thing all day, we had cocktails with another couple from Mannheim and called it a night. Monday, I spent the entire day shopping (G had meetings) but unfortunately, I did not find my wedding gown. But I did manage to find my way around the downtown area with a map. Definitely a first for me!