Lüftlmalereien

Among the many many things I enjoy in Bavaria are the ways the locals decorate the exterior of their simple homes. Years ago the poor farmers and peasants couldn't afford fancy window and door trio so they painted it on the stucco walls. You'll see lots of it in our upcoming adventures. "Lüftlmalereien" means outdoor paintings.

Back in the Fatherland

February 16th 2012
Even though that flight over snow-draped fields had us thinking we might be arriving into a Winter Wonderland the airport complex itself seemed totally devoid of snow. In fact, after going into the Munich air terminal we were beginning to sweat. We had been reading about severe cold plaguing Eastern Europe for the past few weeks and had come prepared with heavy woolen socks, long undies and heavy ... read more

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As Europe's largest economy and most populous nation, Germany remains a key member of the continent's economic, political, and defense organizations. European power struggles immersed Germany in two devastating World Wars in the first half of the 20t... ... read more

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