Just in case you need another good reason to visit Munich, have I ever mentioned the plethora of different markets and annual fairs which are all very typical for Bavaria? Of course there is the notorious and world-famous Wies’n, individual “Kirwa” (annual church fairs), Christmas markets next to another famous Munich institution, the Auer Dult. They all have one important thing in common, they’re overpriced, a breathtaking abundance of traditional delicacies which are hard to resist. Stall after stall offering all kinds of Bratwürschtl’n (Bratwurst), Dampfnudeln (similar: sweet yeast dumplings) or Steckerlfisch (fish on a stick), but to top things off, there is one item, I’m especially fond of: ever heard of a crispy Rahmfleck or Rahmfleckerl? In case you haven’t, you most positively have been missing out on a very special savory treat!
When a friend asks you a favor, you can’t really say no, can you? Obviously within reason, I’m always happy to lend a hand. But here’s how Coco and I initially thought about it, when Sebastian had asked us to take part in a little TV documentary he was about to do: Nada. Nooooo! I mean, NO WAY! On the other hand Sebastian is a very dear and helpful friend who showed persistence and then, what bad could really happen?
When a final date for a little trip is pinned down, normally one would try to dig out ideas and addresses for the fun days to come, find the most memorable restaurants and quite positively buy one of the well informed city guides to help lead the way through unknown territory. At least that’s the theory. Or, you could be buried under too many different projects, be scrambling for time and maybe – just maybe – be a tad disorganized, eventually you’ll end up skipping the “prep-part” at all. That’s how it went for us, before we hopped on the plane to France. And voilĂ , it worked out surprisingly well.
The first morning in Nice greeted us with airy blue skies and flip-flop weather and we couldn’t wait to get down to the beach front, not shy asking the hotel’s receptionist for a small city map and a few recommendations. The air and its scent, the sea and its unbelievable intense blue, the short stroll into the city center along the coast side was filled with pure pleasure and excitement. Countless joggers, skillful skaters or poodles (poodle city I say) assemble a colorful picture, people watching as a delightful pastime is clearly one of my favs, especially between Plage Beau Rivage and Plage Castel.
