Friesen, Germany

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Our last afternoon and evening in Germany was spent in Friesen, a medium sized town north of Munich and near the Munich airport. We had a fine time strolling the cobblestoned alleys that led from one street to the next. The highlight of the day (at least for me) was the evening meal at the beirstube of the Weihenstephan Brewery.

A monastery was established in Friesen about the year 1000 AD. The monks started brewing beer about 1040, giving the brewery a creditable claim to being the oldest continuing brewery in the world. I've had the beer before, purchased in Lansing, but now I have a clear picture of where it starts its journey.

Some time ago an agricultural and technical college started around the monastery. All of these: monastery, brewery and college are stretched along the top of a long narrow hill. The buildings gardens and walls are all arranged handsomely.

The photos are: the vaulted cellar room where we ate, Meg in a small formal garden, and the restaurant at the brewery.


We had a final Bavarian meal. Garrett has discovered he likes wienerschnitzel, and Meg likes spaetzel, especially with a little cheese, and sprinkled with with onions fried in beef broth. The dining room was full of families enjoying themselves when we arrived, but we outlasted them all.







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Harry Turner said…
Great to see these photos and imagine the trip - can't wait to hear more about it. It must have been fantastic. Post some pictures from Ghana, too!
Monday, April 19, 2010 8:27:00 PM
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