Monthly Archives: November 2011

Another Christmas Market

Posted on November 30, 2011 by Suzanne Gibson

There are quite a  few Christmas markets in Munich. This wasn’t always the case but now almost every neighborhood seems to have one. Tonight we visited the market held on the grounds around the Chinese Pagoda or Chinesischer Turm in … Continue reading →

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Oh, Tannenbaum

Posted on November 27, 2011 by Suzanne Gibson

The Christmas season started about a month ago, at least that’s when the first Christmas goodies appeared in the supermarket. But now it’s official – the 2,500 lights on the Christmas tree in front of the townhall were lit for … Continue reading →

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Over the River and Through the Woods

Posted on November 24, 2011 by Suzanne Gibson

Happy Thanksgiving!

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The Old and the New

Posted on November 23, 2011 by Suzanne Gibson

When rebuilding destroyed or decayed buildings, do we want to reconstruct the past or create new? This is an old debate. Reconstructing the buildings of the past serves to keep tradition alive and gives identity. Modern forms reflect the spirit … Continue reading →

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Gliding into the Holiday Season

Posted on November 22, 2011 by Suzanne Gibson

Climate statistics say this has been the driest, sunniest fall in Munich’s history. I have been more aware of the few foggy days when I wanted to be out with my camera. Just goes to show how selective our perception … Continue reading →

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