Author Archives: Hector

Return to the Drovers Rest, Monkhill

Posted on November 30, 2013 by Hector

Fifteen of The Company were due to rendezvous for the 09.40 London train, Twelve made it. Bergbock Hell may have finished off Two last night, Euan had his times all wrong. As we crossed over the River Clyde we could … Continue reading →

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Andechs Bergbock Hell – Bier & Food

Posted on November 29, 2013 by Hector

The Bier Normally when we have a Barrel Party there is Curry-Heute involved. Not every Barrel Party is reported. The Company does well to source the Best of Deutsches Bier, Kenny announced some weeks back that he was confident Olaf … Continue reading →

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Morning in München, then Tegernsee – The Other Hofbräuhaus

Posted on November 17, 2013 by Hector

Everyone who stays at the Hotel Royal always praises the Breakfast. Not a Breakfast Person, even Hector enjoys the Fresh Fruit Salad, Plain Yoghurt and Walnuts that are available from the Buffet. It is a result of mixing San Pellegrino … Continue reading →

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München in November – Shopping?

Posted on November 16, 2013 by Hector

The 06.30 flight from Gatwick to München, Marg and Hector have become regulars on this flight over the last few years. Ironically, easyJet now have an 18.00 Friday evening flight from Edinburgh directly, but this was not the schedule when … Continue reading →

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Remembrance Sunday at The Volunteer Arms, aka The Staggs – Musselburgh

Posted on November 10, 2013 by Hector

This was Hector’s first trip to The Staggs on this Day of Memorial. Katie, Mein Hostess has been counting down the days in anticipation of the Beer Festival that is the Highlight of their Year. On this day – It … Continue reading →

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SIBA Staveley 2013

Posted on October 26, 2013 by Hector

Today finds Hector in England for the day. It is somewhat ironic for the same price Trips to Deutschland were once possible, even famously a Day Trip. Stavely in the heart of the Lake District is the home of the … Continue reading →

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Time to Kick The Can down to München and Perlach

Posted on October 18, 2013 by Hector

One Night in München, Two Days Fortunately the flight back was not until late the next day. Unfortunately the fast train from Bamberg connects with the slow train from Nürnberg so it was again mid-afternoon before we hit The Town. … Continue reading →

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Dörfleins – Now a Ritual Part of any Bamberg Trip

Posted on October 16, 2013 by Hector

There was a quiet start to the last day in Bamberg for this year. Coffee with Marg was part of accompanying Marg round what one tends to forget to highlight, the sheer pleasure of being in Bamberg. Lunch was called … Continue reading →

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Erlangen, Buttenheim and Schlenkerla, now Open Seven Days

Posted on October 15, 2013 by Hector

There was only one way to solve what was becoming a Kebab Crisis, have Curry-Heute. This involved Persuading everyone that Erlangen was The Place to start the Day. Not a problem, a Train Journey was just what people required. Eh? … Continue reading →

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Es Gibt Bock Heute?

Posted on October 14, 2013 by Hector

Furry Boots are You Frae’? (I blame the Planners.) There is a delicate Balance, maintaining the Bamberg Ritual and keeping Marg amused. Apparently I had to see a couple of jackets. They were fine but not required. This was a … Continue reading →

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