30 June 2013

Munich, Germany Part 3

More photos of our vacation in Munich, Germany.



A little pond in Olympia Park... we fed the ducks!
That way to the Lowenbrau brewery."
We went up this tower - Olympia Tower and from there was an amazing 360 degree view of Munich.
That duckie my hubby fed was so friendly. I wanted to take him home....hehehehe.
The STAR of all season!

Oh my, I was still slim that time!!! Arggghhh!

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27 June 2013

Munich, Germany Part 2

The next installment of snaps. These pictures were taken at the Nymphenburg Palace.

Nymphenburg Palace is located in Munich, approximately 10 to 20 minutes from the Marienplatz by bus. It was used as the summer residence of the royalties. In 1664, the construction commenced and over the next hundred and fifty years, several buildings were also added making this palace a sight to behold.



This is the street leading to the palace. In front of this is the long canal which freezes during winter time and is used as skating rinks.

Side profile of the palace
The queen! Oppps, the swan just licked its butt! Ewww....
Behind the palace, on our way to the gardens
The sprawling gardens
The Royal Family!

(I have taken this post from my www.riablahgs.com site and moved it here where it is more relevant.)

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08 March 2013

Spring, Come Soon

Okay. I'm not yet in panic mode right now but soon I will if this snowy weather disturbance in the East Coast in the US does not clear.

My family and I will be travelling to New York this end of March for our annual Spring Break vacation. My daughter is very excited to be there during spring as she missed last year's vacation. She hasn't seen the Cherry Blossoms in bloom yet so we are all hoping the weather gets better very soon or else it will be one very cold (and snowy?!?) spring vacation for all of us. It will be cold as well in Niagara if the snow storm does not stop next week. I'm not keen on packing heavy winter clothing.

I don't mind seeing real snow. In fact, my daughter and I are excited to see it but not in that kind of stormy scene. I am still reliving the memories of Hurricane Sandy the last time we were there. So this time, we are hoping and praying for a nice and beautiful weather to enjoy spring.

So please winter storm, clear up now and bring forth the beauty of Spring!


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