A YetiHoliday® - Christmas in Bavaria (repost from Dec2007)

speedzak · 21st February 2008, 07:53

Sam! It definitely feels like a fairytale. Seriously speaking, you are blessed. Enjoy!

I've spent lots of years on the internet and downloaded thrillions of wallpapers for my desktop. To be very frank, some pictures in this thread here puts them to shame. I wouldn't have believed all this were shot by you if I wouldn't have met you earlier. Now, where is Rudra? We're missing his comments on your photography.

Sam Kapasi · 21st February 2008, 09:35

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Originally Posted by speedzak

Now, where is Rudra? We're missing his comments on your photography.

To tell you the truth he has already seen and commented on all the pictures. For certain reasons, I could not share these with everyone. Now I can, so I am

lurker · 21st February 2008, 09:48

Honest feedback on your way onlee ! I saw the pics and let out a huge sigh .. I really don't know why ?

Sam Kapasi · 21st February 2008, 09:50

The previous night has been quiet and wonderful. Kleingesee is a super little village with 15 or 20 houses. So far the only people I have encountered are the Forsters, the couple who own this Ferienhaus called Sylvia. It's a wonderful little house with 2 bedrooms and a warm living room and a fully equipped kitchen.
We make full use of that kitchen and cook up a wonderful storm on christmas eve, combined with some scotch and red wine.
The heater is on 5, the music is on pretty loud. Merry Christmas everyone.

Here is the view from my bed the next morning.

And here's the view from the living room.

Step outside onto the balcony - brrrrrrr....

The spectacular view!

The village of Kleingesee

Walk back to the kitchen to have a healthy breakfast,

Close the door and now it's time to begin a day by walking in the woods.

21st February 2008, 10:00

congratulations on finding "TheOne" or is it too early for greetings?

navin · 21st February 2008, 10:07

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Originally Posted by Sam Kapasi

The heater is on 5.

FYI (for those who might not know) 5 = max on these heaters. BTW while Indians like to turn the heat up, most Germans dont.

vkochar · 21st February 2008, 10:25

Brilliant Pics SAM !!!! Winter Pics are like postcards !!!

I have been to plenty of places meself BUT I am too lazy to post the Pics and write all about it.

hydrashok · 21st February 2008, 10:55

Beautiful photos, Sam! You sure had a real holiday. And you certainly enjoyed the visit the the right way -- on the road, and on foot. I bet a typical tourist never gets to enjoy these wonderful sights and experience this country the way you have.

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Originally Posted by Sam Kapasi

The TV-table is screaming, "Sam was/is here"

navin · 21st February 2008, 11:22

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Originally Posted by hydrashok

The TV-table is screaming, "Sam was/is here"

no that little JBL alarm clock is.

Rehaan · 21st February 2008, 11:24

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Originally Posted by RJK

I was @ Frankfurt airport on 26th Dec and there was none of that decoration ! They took it down in a matter of few hours ?

I think it might be one of those cultural things > "the christmas decorations must come down first thing tomorrow morning", and being germany, i think thats quite likely! (but still an assumption on my part)

cya
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benbsb29 · 21st February 2008, 11:34

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Originally Posted by Sam Kapasi

We walk up to one of the platforms (Gleis) and I take some more photos

Litter on the tracks? I thought that was an Indian thing.

Sam Kapasi · 21st February 2008, 11:58

50 metres away from our Haus. I'm walking. There's no snow, but it is very cold. I turn around and see a beautiful sight behind us. The village of Kleingesee and our little Ferienhaus with our Opel Corsa parked out in the front.

Low light, it's gloomy and the sun is nowhere to be seen.

I love the way the path leads you into the picture.

Sam Kapasi · 21st February 2008, 12:01

Thats what we did. Just walked all day. Never came across another soul, just us and the earth around us. No sounds, except for the little animals and few birds. It was too cold for most of them anyways.

And you could hear every leaf rustling. Every step we took was thunderous. And we thundered all day, till sundown.

And so we went back to Sylvia.

I was tired and very cold. I had not seen the sun since I got in and that was making me feel a little insecure. Got home took a warm bath and just fell asleep.
When I awoke, a few hours later, the rooms were warm, the lights were dim, the candles were lit and there was a good meal on the table.

This was the best 25th December night I'd ever had. Tomorrow we would go to a beautiful little town for a day.

Thad E Ginathom · 21st February 2008, 12:20

That is fantanstic. I miss European woods, the way the trees grow --- although, of course, I can see those trees again if I leave the plains behind and climb the hills.

I love the Yeti Hide!

Sam Kapasi · 21st February 2008, 12:38

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Originally Posted by Thad E Ginathom

I love the Yeti Hide!

I'm sorry but I have to ask...
What the heck is the Yeti Hide? lol

21st February 2008, 07:53	#31
speedzak BANNED Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: India Posts: 4,347 Thanked: 27 Times	Sam! It definitely feels like a fairytale. Seriously speaking, you are blessed. Enjoy! I've spent lots of years on the internet and downloaded thrillions of wallpapers for my desktop. To be very frank, some pictures in this thread here puts them to shame. I wouldn't have believed all this were shot by you if I wouldn't have met you earlier. Now, where is Rudra? We're missing his comments on your photography.
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21st February 2008, 09:48	#33
lurker Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Tura Posts: 1,592 Thanked: 1,423 Times	Honest feedback on your way onlee ! I saw the pics and let out a huge sigh .. I really don't know why ?
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21st February 2008, 09:50	#34
Sam Kapasi Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Mumbai (but wat Posts: 6,997 Thanked: 2,378 Times View My Garage	YetiBlog® - 25th December 2007 - Merry Christmas The previous night has been quiet and wonderful. Kleingesee is a super little village with 15 or 20 houses. So far the only people I have encountered are the Forsters, the couple who own this Ferienhaus called Sylvia. It's a wonderful little house with 2 bedrooms and a warm living room and a fully equipped kitchen. We make full use of that kitchen and cook up a wonderful storm on christmas eve, combined with some scotch and red wine. The heater is on 5, the music is on pretty loud. Merry Christmas everyone. Here is the view from my bed the next morning. And here's the view from the living room. Step outside onto the balcony - brrrrrrr.... The spectacular view! The village of Kleingesee Walk back to the kitchen to have a healthy breakfast, Close the door and now it's time to begin a day by walking in the woods.
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21st February 2008, 10:00	#35
rippergeo Posts: n/a	congratulations on finding "TheOne" or is it too early for greetings?
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21st February 2008, 10:25	#37
vkochar Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Delhi / Agra / London Posts: 2,146 Thanked: 819 Times View My Garage	Brilliant Pics SAM !!!! Winter Pics are like postcards !!! I have been to plenty of places meself BUT I am too lazy to post the Pics and write all about it.
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21st February 2008, 11:58	#42
Sam Kapasi Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Mumbai (but wat Posts: 6,997 Thanked: 2,378 Times View My Garage	My favourite picture from the Pampa 50 metres away from our Haus. I'm walking. There's no snow, but it is very cold. I turn around and see a beautiful sight behind us. The village of Kleingesee and our little Ferienhaus with our Opel Corsa parked out in the front. Low light, it's gloomy and the sun is nowhere to be seen. I love the way the path leads you into the picture.
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21st February 2008, 12:01	#43
Sam Kapasi Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Mumbai (but wat Posts: 6,997 Thanked: 2,378 Times View My Garage	YetiBlog® - 25th December 2007 - Walking through the woods Thats what we did. Just walked all day. Never came across another soul, just us and the earth around us. No sounds, except for the little animals and few birds. It was too cold for most of them anyways. And you could hear every leaf rustling. Every step we took was thunderous. And we thundered all day, till sundown. And so we went back to Sylvia. I was tired and very cold. I had not seen the sun since I got in and that was making me feel a little insecure. Got home took a warm bath and just fell asleep. When I awoke, a few hours later, the rooms were warm, the lights were dim, the candles were lit and there was a good meal on the table. This was the best 25th December night I'd ever had. Tomorrow we would go to a beautiful little town for a day. Last edited by Sam Kapasi : 21st February 2008 at 12:02.
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21st February 2008, 12:20	#44
Thad E Ginathom Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 11,005 Thanked: 26,443 Times	That is fantanstic. I miss European woods, the way the trees grow --- although, of course, I can see those trees again if I leave the plains behind and climb the hills. I love the Yeti Hide!
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