This region is well know under the name "Paffenwinkel" (priest's corner) and aptly so because of the numerous monasteries and churches in this vicinity. This area is blessed with natural beauty which the founding fathers must have realized by the papal hierarchy. The name has been used for over two hundred years.
The whole area is mainly farmland and a pleasure to motor through. In season, sample locally grown veggies and fruits. (Lizzie's dream land as she likes to consider herself a part time vegetarian.) It is a pleasure on this well maintained roads, snaking through the beautiful landscaping which the farmers proudly keep in immaculate condition.
We spent much time walking carefully in the field lands. The farmers are well accustomed to walkers and their respect for the environment. That is why not many fenced in land is visible. We were were always warmly treated when even we met strangers and often were asked to join them for a friendly beer after our somewhat daily forced exercise. Lizzy in past life must have been related to Marquis de Sade and got great pleasure out of making me walk and all for health reasons. Please, I don't have to remind you again, don't litter. It is too much to mention all the nooks and crannies, but we will try to return and capture all of these lost moments.

Again and again I had to stop so Elizabeth could admire the very clean, immaculate cattle. The chief cattle complete with a large bronze bell. It always surprised her about the condition of our cows. For me it was just normal, but I remembered her words when we pasted cattle in the Fort Erie area were they were muddy and grazing where always no grass was growing. I always wondered where they could gain nourishment in all the mud. Maybe I was there at the wrong time, or perhaps they were fed in the barn before being put out.

If you are wondering why we don't use our own pictures I will explain the reason. After our return to German, we purchased a video camera. In Germany another format called "PAL" is used, and now that we are back in Canada, I had to give the camera away to my son and unfortunately most of the tapes are damaged and I don't have the equipment to re-capture pictures from them. Many thanks to the "Bavarian Tourist Board" who came to my aid. Their help was invaluable.

The above church was built for a pilgrimage and must be seen, even when you belong to another religion. It is a landmark and some of the best artists were involved in its interior decoration and paintings.

This church was built around 1200. Very interesting to see!
Did you know that the monks in Bavaria make some of the best beer? If you are a connoisseur of good beer - it is a must to try. Most restaurants, bars or beer gardens serve only one brand of beer and it normally the local brew. To the best of my limited knowledge the brewery supplying the beer also helps with furniture, glasses and other equipment in exchange for serving their brew. But I could be wrong - not for the first time. Whenever you see a sign with the word "Klosterbrauerei" or "Klosterbier", your thirst buds are put to a good test until they are satisfied with personal testing. But please don't drive after excessive testing.

As you see, people come on their bicycles and bring their own food. That's what the baskets are for.