Pre-Christmas in Munich (~19 - 22 Dec)
Nov 10, 2003 | 7:14 am
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Pre-Christmas in Munich (~19 - 22 Dec)
I have sort of a tradition (whenever I can) of spending the weekend leading up to Christmas in Munich. It is usually nice "Christmasy" weather, and the Kirstkindl Markt and the Zimtsterne and(especially) the Glühwein are a delight.
Just wondered if anyone else was going to be in town that weekend? We could probably get together and have a beer, or a Haxen, or even ein paar Weißwurst or so.
(By the way - If anyone is looking for lodging, the Marriott and Starwood chains seem to have specials still for that weekend.)
Just wondered if anyone else was going to be in town that weekend? We could probably get together and have a beer, or a Haxen, or even ein paar Weißwurst or so.
(By the way - If anyone is looking for lodging, the Marriott and Starwood chains seem to have specials still for that weekend.)
Nov 11, 2003 | 3:58 am
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They're pretty close. I'm finding rates around 65 - 80 euros per night for that timeframe in both chains.
Some of the better rates are at the airport or outside town (but still on the MVV transport net).
Some of the better rates are at the airport or outside town (but still on the MVV transport net).
Nov 12, 2003 | 9:45 am
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Sorry to miss Counsellor's get-together since I attended one in February. He is very cordial and hospitable. However, I WILL be in Munich on December 10 & 11. One of the reasons that I'll be there is to photograph the Kristkindl Markts in various areas. What part of the city is Munich's in? What are Zimtsterne? Cinammon stars?
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Nov 14, 2003 | 1:57 am
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by FLYMSY:
One of the reasons that I'll be there is to photograph the Kristkindl Markts in various areas. What part of the city is Munich's in? What are Zimtsterne? Cinammon stars?
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One of the reasons that I'll be there is to photograph the Kristkindl Markts in various areas. What part of the city is Munich's in? What are Zimtsterne? Cinammon stars?
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2. Yes, Cinnamon Stars. Moist cake ones (about 1/4 inch thick and the size of the old silver dollar) with white frosting. Sort of a Munich Christmas tradition.
Sorry I won't be there that week, but maybe next time you're in town . . .
Nov 15, 2003 | 3:47 pm
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It'll be great to see you again, Steffi. You too, Ralf. Almost exactly a year to the week, isn't it?
Cinnamon stars, eh? That sounds like a Munich tradition I could, uh, sink my teeth into.
That is, after ein paar Weißwurst (my faves)!
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Cinnamon stars, eh? That sounds like a Munich tradition I could, uh, sink my teeth into.
That is, after ein paar Weißwurst (my faves)!
<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by Daydream:
mmmmmm, Zimtsterne... now we are talking!
I arrive on the 21st somewhere around 3:30 in the afternoon
so count me in for the evening! I also have some time on the 22nd.
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mmmmmm, Zimtsterne... now we are talking!
I arrive on the 21st somewhere around 3:30 in the afternoon
so count me in for the evening! I also have some time on the 22nd. </font>
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Nov 15, 2003 | 11:19 pm
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by essxjay:
Which is better: Starwood or Marriott? </font>
Which is better: Starwood or Marriott? </font>
<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by essxjay:
That is, after ein paar Weißwurst (my faves)!
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That is, after ein paar Weißwurst (my faves)!
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Nov 16, 2003 | 12:07 am
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by FLYMSY:
One of the reasons that I'll be there is to photograph the Kristkindl Markts in various areas. What part of the city is Munich's in? </font>
One of the reasons that I'll be there is to photograph the Kristkindl Markts in various areas. What part of the city is Munich's in? </font>
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Nov 16, 2003 | 12:25 am
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I really enjoyed my visit to Munich last December-- would love to go again. Unfortunately, doesn't look like it will work in my schedule. Have fun everyone!
Nov 16, 2003 | 12:52 am
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by Daydream:
So...you joining us, LH?</font>
So...you joining us, LH?</font>
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