Munich: The edge of Bavaria

Munich is a delightful city!  Some say it's snobby but we didn't feel this way.  People were helpful, relaxed and enjoying life most places we went.  We stayed by the huge park that has a river winding its way through grassy fields where college students lounge on blankets or play frisbee with their dogs. (Think Bellingham with German accents and alcohol allowed in public places.)

We discovered a delicious pastry called a Schmalznudel.  It's light, flaky and sprinkled with sugar. We needed more than one.  

 

We loved the way there were beer gardens everywhere.  They were just huge "parks" with picnic benches, beer, humongous pretzels and every kind of grilled meat you could think of.  This is pretty much what people do on a beautiful evening/afternoon/morning!  

One man told us to repeat something in German when he took our picture.  I realized I probably shouldn't have done this when he wouldn't translate it for us afterwards and his whole table laughed...

This weird pole at the farmers market has something to do with Octoberfest and the main breweries of Munich.  

We got a great view of the main square and the city from up in the tower of St. Peter's Church.

 Nate recognized this walking man because it was part of his work's parent company.  We didn't go in to say hello to anyone...

 

We stopped by the Dachau concentration camp.  It was somber and quiet and informative.  Memorials are found throughout.  There were many stories and specifics about groups of people and individuals who were brought here.  I was particularly struck by the details of those who put up resistance to the very end.