In April 2006 we travelled to Europe for 8 weeks, travelling over 10,000kms by car, took more than 12,000 photos, and lost count of how many European towns and cities we visited.
From historic cities with elaborate architecture to the rolling countryside and vineyards of South Tyrol. From steep cliffs of canyons in the Alpes Maritimes region of the Provence, to the azur waters of the Mediterranean Sea spanning the coastlines of Italy, France, and Spain.
We started our Europe 2006 tour near Munich making a week long trip to the region of Bohemia in the Czech Republic and then onto Vienna, Austria before returning to Germany to prepare for the remainder of the Europe trip. We took the opportunity to take in a Bavarian German festival, as well as visiting the village of Freising and the city of Munich.
Besides traveling to the Czech Republic and Austria, we also spent time in Italy (South Tyrol, Tuscany, and Liguria), France (Provence), Monaco, Spain (Catalonia, Valencia, and Aragon), Andorra, Switzerland, and Liechtenstein.
Maibaum Wreath Putzbrunn The wreath is placed around the Maibaum with the aid of a crane in Putzbrunn, Germany. |
European Brass Band A European group of men join together to play in the brass band in Putzbrunn, South Bavaria. |
European Children The children at a European festival walking with a local sign in Putzbrunn, Southern Bavaria, Germany. |
Bavarian Crowds Crowds of people watching the parade in the Bavarian town of Putzbrunn near Munich, Germany. |
Putzbrunn Shops The streets of Putzbrunn, near Munich Germany are lined with small shops. |
European Dirndls The European women are adorned in dirndls, a traditional Bavarian dress in Germany. |
Maibaumfest Symbols The decorative flags are historic symbols at the Maibaumfest in Putzbrunn, Germany. |
Putzbrunn Logo The Burschenvereins logo is one of many seen around the Maibaumfest in Putzbrunn, South Bavaria, Germany. |
Bavarian Crowd A crowd of residents turned up to watch the proceedings at the Maibaumfest in the Bavarian town of Putzbrunn, Germany. |
Putzbrunn Rifle A member of the local hunting club marching with his rifle in Putzbrunn, Germany. |
Traditional Bavarian Hat The men of the local hunting club wear their traditional Bavarian hats in Putzbrunn, Germany. |
Bavarian Flower The Bavarian hats worn by the men of Putzbrunn are decorated with a flower in Southern Bavaria. |
Club Crest Putzbrunn The crest of a local club is marched down the streets at the Maibaumfest in Putzbrunn, Germany. |
Bavarian Feather The feather on Bavarian hats is part of the decorative pin in Putzbrunn, Germany. |
Maibaum Victory The victory of the raising of the Maibaum is finally completed in Putzbrunn, Germany. |
Bavarian Symbol The raising of the Maibaum is completed with attaching signs as a symbol of the businesses in the town of Putzbrunn, Germany. |
Maibaum Flag The flag flies from the raised Maibaum in the village of Putzbrunn, Germany. |
Putzbrunn Weather The weather was fine during the traditional Maibaumfest in the village of Putzbrunn, Germany. |
Bavarian Dance Ensemble A dance ensemble from the Bavarian village of Putzbrunn in Southern Bavaria, Germany. |
Putzbrunn Dance Duos These duos from Putzbrunn perform a traditional dance at the Maibaumfest in Southern Bavaria, Germany. |
Bavarian Dance Ensembles The dance ensembles from the Bavarian town of Putzbrunn, Germany perform yearly at the Maibaumfest. |
Bavarian Dance Group A group of local residents perform a Bavarian dance at the Maibaumfest in Putzbrunn, Germany. |
Bavarian Dance Groups The dance groups from Putzbrunn, Germany perform traditional Bavarian dances each May for the Maibaumfest. |
Bavarian Couples Dance Residents dance as couples at the Bavarian Maibaumfest in Putzbrunn, Germany. |
Bavarian Dance Couple This couple from Putzbrunn, Germany perform a traditional Bavarian dance at the Maibaumfest. |
Putzbrunn Dance Couples Couples from Putzbrunn, Germany perform their dance routine for the festival in Putzbrunn, Southern Bavaria, Germany. |
Putzbrunn Dance Group A dance group located in Putzbrunn, Germany do an annual performance at the Maibaumfest. |
Putzbrunn Dance Pair A local pair of Putzbrunn residents enjoying a dance at the Maibaumfest in Germany. |
Putzbrunn Audience The audience in Putzbrunn gathers to watch the finale of the Maibaumfest. |
Bavarian Dance Pairs The Bavarian dance pairs practice their routine prior to the Maibaumfest in Putzbrunn, Germany. |
Maibaumfest Dance Couples These dance couples make an annual showing at the Maibaumfest in Putzbrunn, Germany. |
Maibaumfest Dance Pairs The Maibaumfest consists of many routines performed by a variety of dance pairs in Putzbrunn, Germany. |
Maibaumfest Dance Group The Maibaumfest has a variety of events throughout the day which includes this dance group from Putzbrunn, Germany. |
European Dance The European people entertain the townsfolk with their dance at the Maibaumfest in Putzbrunn, Germany. |
Maibaum Finale Part of the finale of the annual Maibaumfest is dancing near the Maibaum in Putzbrunn, Germany. |
Maibaum Finale Dance The finale around the Maibaum is performed by a local dance group and other clubs of Putzbrunn, Germany. |
Maibaum Finale Dances The dances performed around the Maibaum are part of the festival's finale in Putzbrunn, Germany. |
Maibaumfest Audience The audience enjoys the celebrations of the Maibaumfest in Putzbrunn, Southern Bavaria. |
Maibaumfest Dance Finale A dance marks the finale of the formal celebrations of the Maibaumfest in Putzbrunn, Germany. |
Maibaum Audience The audience watches the activities around the Maibaum in Putzbrunn, Southern Bavaria, Germany. |
Putzbrunn Town Dancing is part of the Maibaumfest celebrations in the town of Putzbrunn, Southern Bavaria. |
Putzbrunn Town Bavaria A dance is performed during the Maibaumfest in the small town of Putzbrunn near Munich in Southern Bavaria. |
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