Once again we returned to our favourite part of the world, Bavaria, Austria and the magnificent Alps. I had been browsing the 'Air Lingus' website and saw they had a new route to Munich, too good an oppertunity to miss. it worked out at around £60 for 2 seats and 1 bag, efficient service with ample leg room, even for me, very impressed.

So for Lin's birthday we had a short break, one night in central Munich at the truly wonderful 'Kings Hotel Center' 2 minutes from the main station and close to all the wonderful city sights.

 

This was followed by 4 nights at the lakeside town of Schliersee at the Alpenclub resort in a studio with superb views of the mountains and only 5 minutes from the lake.

At the bottom of the road from the Alpen club we found a super restuarant, only a short stagger away, which as it rained some evenings was very handy!

The 'Gasthof Zum Prinzenweg' cannot be more highly recommended, traditional hearty Bavarian fare at great prices and fine hosts a bonus being that the hostess had worked in Chicago for a while so we had no problem with the menu! Being fond of our food, we have to say the venison goulash was the culinary  highlight of our trip.

 

We must mention the very efficient Bavarian transport system, not only the variety, trains, U bahn, S bahn, trams and busses, but the fact you can buy 'partner' day and 3 day tickets that cover up to 5 people for all transport within Bavaria. €28 meant we both could travel from Schliersee to Munich, tour around and then pass on to the airport, great value. We can't wait to go back.