We visited this region quiet often, especially the area around Lake Chiemsee.

However, we also came to the "Waginger See" which is said to be the warmest lake in Upper Bavaria. We were also impressed with Innzell, Reit im Winkl, Ruhpolding etc.
We always found enjoyment when we stopped for coffee at one of the little roadside cafés.
Even though photography is not one of Elizabeth's best attributes (thank heavens for instmatic disposable cameras) she took many snap shots that would be added to her journal at a later date. Please take a lesson from us and always keep a record of where and when you have taken the pictures.

I showed her Unterwössen where I vacationed with my parents when I was little.
We went swimming, picked wild raspberries, walked around and naturally  had lunch or dinner in different places.
The "Chiemgau" is also very famous for the typical Bavarian outfit, such as "Dirndl", "Lederhosen" and matching accessories. As far as Elizabeth was concerned, it was love at first sight. 

People still wear "Tracht" for special events. The "Dirndls" are very feminine, a real head turner. I always promised Elizabeth one and kept that promise after I was called back to Canada.
German people love to hike and Bavaria is no exception. Almost every village has a local walking club. Most having weekly meetings where they socialize and discuss with the help of a few beer and a good meal where to participate. Elizabeth decided that we should join our local club in Zorneding. Thus, we became members of the "Zorneding Wanderersgruppe". This was a good decision, since we met many nice people - not omly locals, also Britts and Yanks.
One of our walking tours was in the "Chiemgau" and as usual we had a great time.
Being a member of a walking club is not a must. You can rooam leisurely through the country side or take advantage of the many walking tours that are offered. Whether you are bird watcher, an amateur botanist or just enjoy the sights and sounds of the forests, mountains or bogs, just ask at any tourist office for further information.
If you have little kids with you, consider the offer "Ferien auf dem Bauernhof". That means vacation on a farm. The prices are very reasonable and it's lots of fun.
Make sure you don't missalso the good local specialties when you have lunch or dinner. Be adventtureous and try venicine, boar, rabbit and sample locally caught fish. Elizabeth was in her glory when it came to fish, epecially boiled trout. Most the time she started her meal with liver dumpling soup, a delicatessy not easily found in Camnada. I discovered this doesn't tickle the taste buts of most North Americans, but then I goose flesh thinking about certain hamburgers and hot dogs containing growth hormones and the milk from "turbo cows".
If your meal was "too fat", just order a Bavarian "energizer". That could be an "Enzian", a "William Christ Schnaps" (Schnaps is not sweet!), a Kirschwasser, a Himbeergeist, a Fernet Branca (from Italy) or anything in that direction. Works much better than pills!
Please do not drive, if you already had a beer before. Drinking and driving is not tolerated and you should have a safe vacation.