Bavaria

If you ever wanted to read a blog entry on Munich but never got the chance, then read on.

While Munich is best known for Octoberfest, throughout the rest of the year it is still overflowing with beer gardens and tipsy locals.

The fountain at Karlsplatz

The very impressive gothic town hall

Three times a day, the clocktower does something very special. These people got to see it, but you don't.

Next up was the English Gardens, one of the world's largest urban public parks. It's a place for all to relax and socialise.

Some crazy Münchkins even surf in the garden's river.

Then Josh decided to have a beer (and brezel).

The Hofgarten.

Perhaps the coolest thing about Munich is that the locals seem to adorn traditional dress for absolutely no reason.

Alas, it was time to leave, so Josh had a final beer. 

The next day, we drove the Romantichestrasse (Romantic Road) south from Augsburg. It was more romantic than the moment when Wesley tumbles down the mountain, crying "As you wish".

The golden ceiling in the Augsburg town hall.

A field more romantic than the time Tramp rolled the last meatball to Lady.

Each of the towns in Bavaria has a maypole. 

Hills that are more romantic than when Will kissed Kate for all the world to see. 

Lakes that are more romantic than the way Yaz imagines Roger Federer to smell.

At the base of the Bavarian Alps are two castles of the utmost beauty.

King Ludwig II of Bavaria grew up here in Hohenschwangau. He lived in a world of fantasy and rather than lead his people effectively, decided to build flamboyant castles.

Neuschwanstein Castle is the most spectacular and most famous. It was used by Walt Disney as the model for the Disneyland castle. It's greatest day however was in 1968 when Dick Van Dyke flew over it in style.

Same photo but more romantic.