Visit to London!

Carlo and I spent a few days in London two weeks ago.

It just so worked out that I was able to accompany him on a business trip for 4 days. :)
It was a welcome getaway from the snow in Munich....

London, what a city... busy, bright and brimming with life!

Here a few shots of my first day + visit to the National Galleries!

Big Ben seen from Trafalgar Square

Trafalgar Square as seen from the inside of the Galleries.

Texan cuisine also popular in London!

Amor at Picadilly Circus

Now some shots from the Borrough Street Market on Saturday... full of eats and treats!




The fish selection was unbelievable!!!





We met up with Stefano, Tato and Natasha for some "street food" and wine and a stroll to the Tate Museum.






The most "non-branded" Starbucks Coffee shop I have ever seen!

strange sightings of pigs and cows...


It seemed a bit cold for ice cream, but I guess hot dogs were up for grabs too!

St. Pauls Cathedral across the Thames river...


At the Thames river...
Three musketeers
At the Tate Museum Restaurant


The London "Eye"

Winter walk at the park!

After a day of snow yesterday, all the land is covered in a pretty blanket of white once again.!
We've already had temps in the 50's last week, but winter reminded us once more that its not over and out yet. Today, we awoke to a glaring and glissening sun that made for some crowded parks and good spirits, despite the icy wind and -3 or -4 degrees Celcius.

Here some pics of all the waterfowl and beauytiful sights in the park.

We were a bit hung over from a beer festival the night before and didn't make it very far in the park, but I guess it's always a good thing to get some air and excersize.

Night at the "Starkbierfest"

Starkbier is a strong beer which is consumed in Germany during Lent. The "strength" of the beer is not referring to the alcohol content, instead it describes the concentration of dissolved solids: the starch, sugars, proteins and minerals. It does have around 8 % alcohol content and his of a dark brown color. This event is celebrated with a "Starkbier" fest which includes music dancing and of course-lots of beer. Last night, we joined Carlo's colleagues from work and their wives for a long night of beer, bavarian cuisine and dancing.

It was a 6 hour affair!

Virginy and Marco (and a random guy with a typical bavarian outfit)

Anton and Olga from Russia

Christin and Harald

The band, "barefoot" played snappy, rocky tunes and the trumpet solo was amazing!


Carlo, Craig, Elizabeth, Hemanshu