Maximillian II of Bavaria

Father of Mad King Ludwig who started to build all those beautiful castles that were never finished, Maximillian II was actually a beloved and respected king who successfully maintained Bavaria's independence while most other Germany duchys and kingdoms were being absorbed by Bismarck into one country. He was a very fair-minded albeit deliberate ruler who tried to steer his country on a steady neutral course. He was also a great patron of the arts and lover of nature.

The weather threatens to be frightful but our day turns out delightful

April 26th 2018
After spending the night at the Hotel Wittelsbach in Oberammergau and enjoying their nice breakfast buffet we were on the road by 9:00 am. Again I had an itinerary for the day planned in my head and again it all went out the window. Initially I had hoped to go up to the NATO School in Oberammergau to see if I might check out the old WWII underground bunkers that once housed the research facilit ... read more

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