Oberamergau

We were only given around 45min to explore the streets of Oberammergau. If we had more time, we would be soaking in the sights and the culture, and perhaps have a cup of coffee.

The village is also known as the home of a long tradition of woodcarving; the Bavarian State Woodcarving School is located there. Among the celebrated former students is the German artist Wolfram Aichele. His processional church staff depicting Christ on a donkey can be seen in the church of St Peter and St Paul. The streets of central Oberammergau are home to dozens of woodcarver shops, with pieces ranging from religious subjects, to toys, to humorous portraits.

Oberammergau is also famous for its "Lüftlmalerei," or frescoes, of traditional Bavarian themes, fairy tales, religious scenes or architectural trompe-l'œil found on many homes and buildings.

 One of the lanes that Gina & I explored

 Pat's love for teddy bear - imagine her delight at the bears :)

 Me & You having fun yeah

 The wall paintings are simply beautiful

 The last 10minutes, we manged to grab an ice-cream each. My first and only ice-cream on the trip. Took the risk despite my cough. It was only 1 euro for the ice-cream. I wish I had more.

Woodcarving of St Florian

All too soon, it was time to bid Oberammergau farewell. Here's to our next destination - my favourite castle of the trip :)