1st Day In Munich...mundane pics, but Alps tomorrow!

[equilution]

...so, I finally got to Munich...a bittersweet journey to be sure!!! Check my previous posts to see the turmoil I endured!!

Anyway, I'm finally in Munich. When I got to my client's site, I was quickly wisked away to a traditional German ceremony of the "breaking of the ceramic." Apparently, when two Germans are married, they are required to destroy ceramic plates. The purpose, I'm told, is to review the pictures afterward. Whoever's hand is higher in the air, basically wears the pants in the family!

Today was spent working, so there were limited picture opportunities. However, Sunday is all sightseeing in downtown Munich, and weather permitting, we'll be headed up to the Alps!!

Here's a picture of a couple bikes outside a market where I had to find some toothpaste after mine was confiscated by TSA security. Needless to say, I was in dire need. However, when I went to buy the toothpaste, I was only ASSUMING that the tube of cream next to the toothbrushes was, in fact, toothpaste, as it was all in German. So, I Googled "Sole-Zahncreme" to make sure I wasn't brushing my teeth with hemorrhoid creme!!!


Frozen spiderweb outside my hotel. I've seen webs with water, but this one was spectacularly frozen, and held like steel wire! When I came back to the hotel, I thought someone had torn it down. Turned out, the water melted, but was still intact.


My first attempt at an airport candid shot. I thought maybe this was a German businessman working diligently on a report or a proposal. Turns out, he was intently working toward victory in a game of Call To Duty! LOL


...and finally, the view out my hotel window this morning in the early morning fog. Very quiet and serene it was.


Hopefully, tomorrow's post will be much more exciting with gorgeous German architecture, as well as God's architecture of the Alps!!

Ciao!

[harrypalmer044]

No matter what you capture on your trip Jim just remember to enjoy it and stay safe ok. Looking forward to seeing more of your super images buddy.
David.

[Hayward Taylor]

Hello Jim - most important, you got there safe .. get some rest and a good meal .. we'll be on the look out for more great photos from you .. be careful

[vimalkv]

Beautiful Shots Jim...Glad you reached there safely..Now we are waiting for your shots of Munich

[jennie]

yey! you're back with a bang! these are not mundane?!? phft..love love love that spider's web..amazing clarity and the b&w is perfect for the shot..the intense look and the posture on the man is quite hilarious..looks like he is really addicted to his game..(now, i know many here in DPS who share that kind of addiction..nooo..i am not looking at you..lol..)

..ha..ha..you should have taken a picture of your toothpaste and let us check for ourselves that that is not really a hemorrhoid cream..

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Originally Posted by harrypalmer044

No matter what you capture on your trip Jim just remember to enjoy it and stay safe ok. Looking forward to seeing more of your super images buddy.
David.

Thanks for the good wishes! Should have some good ones tomorrow.

Originally Posted by Hayward Taylor

Hello Jim - most important, you got there safe .. get some rest and a good meal .. we'll be on the look out for more great photos from you .. be careful

Thanks, Hayward. Safe and sound!! ...too much food!!

Originally Posted by vimalkv

Beautiful Shots Jim...Glad you reached there safely..Now we are waiting for your shots of Munich

Thanks, Vim. Stay tuned for some awesome architecture!

Originally Posted by jennie

yey! you're back with a bang! these are not mundane?!? phft..love love love that spider's web..amazing clarity and the b&w is perfect for the shot..the intense look and the posture on the man is quite hilarious..looks like he is really addicted to his game..(now, i know many here in DPS who share that kind of addiction..nooo..i am not looking at you..lol..)

..ha..ha..you should have taken a picture of your toothpaste and let us check for ourselves that that is not really a hemorrhoid cream..

Thanks, Jennie. Although the toothpaste wasn't Preparation H, the it still tasted like butt! ...not that I know what butt tastes like!

Thanks!!

[dvetter]

Jim, your to funny man. glad to hear you made it to Munich safe. I rather like your mundane pics, The bike shot, the frozen web (totally awesome), the guy playing Call of Duty and your view are all enjoyable. Looking forward to seeing more, Take care!

[ajithpr]

what a beautiful crystal net you have there.

[Preacherman]

Glad you arrived OK Jim and got some shots for us already. That No 4 is a real Beaut. Looking forward to seeing my old freinds the Alps. Take good care mate. PAUL
PS. Can't you return via Manchester instead, then we deffo would meet up !!!!!

[dvetter]

Jim I forget to mention "breaking of the ceramic" that's kind of scary my friend.