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[stephiramona]

The tale of two cities according to Heiko and Stephi - Part 439

We thought to make two Oktoberfest posts in our "Tales" series, this year.

Last week Heiko wrote about the beer tents and the fair itself. Today I want to write about the insides of the beer tents and give some other hopefully interesting information.

even though it is called "Oktoberfest" most of the festival takes place in September. Only the last weekend of Oktoberfest is always the first weekend in October. October 3rd is a German holiday, and in the years when this holiday is on a Monday or a Tuesday (like this year), Oktoberfest is one or two days longer and ends on this very holiday.

Oktoberfest is famous for the beer but it is also a big fair, and therefore during daytime, it is a family event as well.

Here in Munich, Oktoberfest is called "Wies'n", and during the two weeks, you see a lot of Bavarian traditional clothing, called Lederhosen and Dirndl. Many of Munich's citizens wear them when they visit "Wies'n" but many tourists do as well.

Oktoberfest has 14 big beer tents and you only get beer from Munich's breweries in them. In Heiko's post last week, you can see the so-called "Beerstreet" with the tents. The photos above show the insides of two tents.

The first photo was taken by Heiko five years ago when he visited Munich, and - together with Fern @allthingsfern , Pete @tvoom , and me - was at Oktoberfest. Pete and I don't like the beer tents so much, so we went to the "Oide Wies'n" ("old Oktoberfest), which is a separate part of the Oktoberfest, basically being a small version of the historical fair, with amusement rides and tents from Oktoberfest's past. The tents aren't as full and loud as on the "normal" Wies'n part.

The second photo was taken by me in one of the big beer tents and, it shows the party mood there. These tents are always full and very loud. People are drunk and are partying, they dance on the tables and sing loudly to the music. If you like something like that, you will love the Wies'n.

To be honest. I'm not the biggest Oktoberfest fan and - I think - the last time I visited was five years ago with Heiko and Fern. But I can understand that many people have a lot of fun there. Every few years, or so, I like to take a walk around in the fair area with all the lights and amused people, though.

Have you ever been to Oktoberfest in Munich?

[themazette]

Un joyeux, très joyeux anniversaire Pete, @thevortexofourminds​!

[zdmotion]

NEXT DAY

The voyage is almost over. After viewing a variety of amazing, some spooky, otherworldly, and brilliant photos, compared to the dark ones. There was just one certainty every day… What will be the next day surprise.

~zd

ICM - challenge 59 - June Challenge Abstract Challenge - @stephiramona

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[vujime]

This is a thank you to all the wonderful people on Tumblr who have been extremely supportive of me. I really have no knowledge about photography. I just click what appeals to the eyes that's all. Otherwise am just a noob.

Thank you for all the love and huge warm welcome with boosting comments I have received especially from @photographybyajm , @starlight2travel , @mantrabay , @explorearound , @tvoom, @stewacai and all who have liked awa reblogged my noobie like photos.

So this click👆🏻 is the token of gratitude.

Please forgive if I missed out anyone or anything.

[novice-at-play]

“'Twas a light that made Darkness itself appear A thing of comfort.” ~Robert Southey

Happy birthday dear Pete @tvoom/ @thevortexofourminds​!! Sending *BIG HUGS* and much love your way!!

[samsi6]

Herzlichen Glückwunsch zum Geburtstag, Pete (@tvoom). Verzeih, dass ich wahrscheinlich viel zu spät dran bin und sei bedankt. Du hast mir sehr geholfen, als ich nicht wusste, wieso, weshalb, warum und wie viele ((^8

[bwwhitney]

Happy Birthday PWS!

Hope you all stick around for another 6 years. It is an honor to be part of the team.

Great photo btw :-)

@heterotopian @stephiramona  @tvoom @photosworthseeing

[heterotopian]

I spent a couple of days in Paris where I met the wonderful @themazette. And guess how amazed I was when one day she pulled Herbie out of her bag. I even was at the scene with Herbie at the Louvre.

Obviously I offered to take him back with me to Cologne for a second stint. This time we went to the zoo (and it’s tough to get a picture with animals on it and Herbie being able to stand steadily). From the zoo we went to the botanical gardens and took a picture in front of the Flora building.

Now Herbie is on it’s way into the world again…

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I have received Herbie from Manuéle aka @themazette in Paris. The challenge is to take a photo of Herbie in my City . Then post, tag the photo with #Herbie and mention, who sent Herbie to me and where I took the photo (and don’t forgot to mention Pete, @tvoom, @tvoom365 so that he could see Herbie’s trip around the world).

[schwarzkaeppchen]

Herbie around the world…

It was quite a long journey for the love bug. After he visited @snowghoul​ in Greece, Herbie arrived in Lucerne (Switzerland) safely. I decided to be a good tourist guide and show him one of the highlights of our country: The Alps! Engelberg. That’s not far away from home.

But before we were able to leave Lucerne, I had to make sure that he would be prepared for the rough weather conditions in the mountains. Both of us never used snow chains before, so we spent one full night in my garage first. It was worth it though! He was ready for the snow and he really seemed to enjoy his time there.

You will find more pictures of our adventure on my side-blog: und-der-boese-wolf

Please, if you received Herbie, post a photo and tag the photo #Herbie and then mention, who sent Herbie to you and where you took the photo (and if you want to, please also mention @tvoom so that he can see Herbie’s path around the world).

[ifmf-just-cuz-i-wanna]

larry the lizard wishes you, pete the prankster @tvoom a bountiful birthday - party like it’s 1999 ;)

[super-dream-blr]

TO  PETE,  A HELP TO YOUR  JOURNEY

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

© 2018 - Nelia Pracuch

[themazette]

Joyeux très joyeux anniversaire Pete @tvoom...

[zdmotion]

LIFE IS MOVEMENT

Something static becomes alive just by having the concept of movement. The poet—I'm not sure which one, and I'm not even sure if he was a poet— one day said, "Life is Movement!" If no one knows who is the poet, then I will simply state: "Life is Movement!" Never forget. Always remember - Life is movement! Hey! you! - yes you! Why are you still standing there? ~zd ICM - challenge 59 - June Challenge Abstract Challenge - @stephiramona

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[dennybitte]

Happy Birthday Pete @tvoom

Ich wünsche Dir zum Geburtstag allet beste der Welt. Bleib jesund und munter und einfach so wie Du bist!!! Dit würde mir reichen. :D Genieße deinen großen Tag Jongee!!!

[love-abia]

Pete (@tvoom​), wishing you a brilliant birthday! Thank you for the laughs and for the help you provide us novice photographers. Happy Birthday! 🎂 Love, Abi xx

[novice-at-play]

“And suddenly you just know… it’s time to start something new and trust the magic of beginnings.” ~Meister Eckhart

Wishing my dear friend, Pete @thevortexofourminds/ @tvoom​, a very Happy Birthday!! You are an inspiration to our community. Thank you for always encouraging and supporting us with your love, “humor?” 😄 and knowledge!! I hope you have a magical day full of all things fun and delicious!! Much love and *BIG HUGS* to you!! ~Angie 💖💖