Maibaum

The weather turned much colder for May day but that of course didn't deter us from another fun day of celebrating Bavarian style. We spent the morning in Gauting watching them raise a new Maypole the traditional way. This takes about two hours as the men slowly inch the pole into the right place.

Enjoying the show!

 While we waited for them to begin (see part of the pole in the background?), Lisa and I tried out a bench made from the one that had been taken down. I thought they were going to be for sale but turns out they were part of an auction.  We didn't want one that badly...

Maibaum bench

Later we met up with friends for a late lunch and one more celebration before Lisa and Jon headed back to America!