Twin City Photos

I have never seen so many beer gardens as I did in Munich a couple of weeks ago (I’ve been traveling quite a bit, hence my lack of visits to your sites). It seems if you walk a few blocks in any direction you’re sure to find one tucked away in some plaza, backstreet, or in the yard of a building complex. Beer gardens originally were places were one could bring the family and food, in a picnic like setting, and buy beer and other beverages to go along with your meal. Nowadays of course they also sell food, traditional meals such as Schnitzel, Haxenbraten, and Hähnchen, all cooked to perfection. If you look closely you’ll see old folks, young folks, kids, and even strollers. The tradition lives on. In about a week I’ll be enjoying a little more of the tradition, and a car that will be able to do easily 220+ kmph, instead of a van that peters out at 185 :)