Yes, it's a really beautiful spot between Munich and the Alps. Numerous lakes and valleys line the landscape, and many German film productions are filmed in this area, offering a welcome respite from the hustle and bustle of the big city.

Since the Corona pandemic, there have been occasional reports that local residents aren't exactly thrilled about day-trippers from Munich. The question then arises whether a region that relies on tourism can afford such a thing, and for my part, even though it would have been nice to get away, I stayed away from the various valleys during the pandemic.

Since this summer, however, I can much better understand and empathize with the fuss, the criticism, and the latent aversion to Munich license plates (and EBE - FFB & DAH). Because if you're driving to the Tegernsee Valley in the summer, you should definitely allow extra time, as it's not just the heavy traffic that slows you down, but also the day-trippers who crawl along at 40 km/h in a 60 km/h zone because they want to enjoy the view...

That's when common sense goes out the window, because there are also people who work there and would like to get quickly from A to B without slow-moving "Isar River drivers" who are too refined to stop and enjoy the view, because they also have a destination they want to reach, even if it's only at 40 km/h, because of the view...

Once you arrive at your destination, the next question is where to find a parking space. Instead of parking properly, people just park wherever they like, regardless of whether they're blocking anyone or not, regardless of whether it's a private driveway or not. The main thing is being able to park close to your chosen destination...

It's understandable that the municipalities in the valley are reacting to this, with parking bans and higher parking fees. But it's always easy to complain about the consequences, because if people had been more considerate, these measures wouldn't have been necessary in the first place. This underlying conflict between city and country clearly demonstrates how mutual consideration for the needs of others has vanished in the first year of the pandemic.

So get yourselves together, you monkeys, stay friendly and understanding (this applies to both sides) and that way we can all enjoy this wonderful piece of earth...