We were ready to give the bikes a rest after 1650 kilometres, but Munich is so bike friendly, it was definitely the best way to get around.
We did the touristy things, visiting Marienplatz.
Waiting with thousands of others for the overrated Glockenspiel performance.
That afternoon, which was a warm 30 degrees, we made our way with most of Munich to the Englischer Garten.
Muncheners sure know how to celebrate a warm Sunday - thousands of outdoor drinks consumed and not a hint of conflict!
A visit to the Altes Pinakothekan (Old Masters Gallery) was rewarding - colourful plastic hay bales were put to good use.
Our dinner view at an outdoor restaurant.
Rosemary's dinner - fish with a mushroom ravioli and safron fennel.
Rosemary!
Next day we chased bike boxes, visited the Victuals Market and attended the Deutsches Technology Museum - it was excellent - a tremendous array of invention ranging from maritime steam to aeronautical jet, through music, computing, mining, printing, film, textiles, toys atomic physics and much more - fantastic displays and demonstrations.
A range of musical instruments at the Duetsches Museum.
Aircraft through the ages.
A walk home through the old botanical gardens.
Second last day - a trip to the Dachau memorial concentration camp - a grim experience that provided grave insights.
We cycled the 17 kilometres north of Munich to reach the camp at Dachau.
Last day - time to pack up - needed to wash the bikes to satisfy Australian customs - ready to go!
The tour of Switzerland and Bavaria is complete - 1650 kilometres that delivered plenty of hills, thrilling scenery and a trip to remember. There were a few times we were reduced to walking the bikes, but this amounted to about 1000 metres over the whole journey.
Have we got another tour in us? Time will tell.
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