gorgeous German village, we pass by the Ettaler Monastery, Brewery, Distillery, and Cheese Factory to find out they are having a beer fest on Sunday! YAH! The monks are not only famous for their spectacular Dunkel (a dark lager) and Pils, but also fruit based schnapps. With flavors like honey saffron, herbs, strawberry, and plain old bitter, it’s amazing enough stuff to make any heathen want to re-find their roots in the church. It was neat to see the monks in their robes carry glass liter mugs filled with beer and sampling schnapps at the beer counter.
For our last night in Garmisch, we rented a cabin on the Army base for one night. Normally, the cabins are booked a year in advance, but they had a cancellation and we didn’t hesitate to take it. The cabin was rustic although it did have a TV and DVD player…something totally unnecessary in such beautiful country. We had breathtaking views of the Zugspitze…one of the German Alps. I never tire of looking at the Alps!
After leaving Garmisch, we drive through Hollertau Hops fields on our way north through Munich to stay with a teacher friend, Carol, and her family in Vilseck, situated closely to the Czech Republic border. She has a quiet basement apartment which suits us perfectly. We crash at their place for several days enjoying their company and entertainment before heading east to our next destination, Plzen, Czech Republic.
A German Kloster Beer Fest, A night in a cabin, and a vist with close friends.
A German Kloster Beer Fest, A night in a cabin, and a vist with close friends.
Mission Accomplished.
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