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Bavaria is well known for its beer, lush countryside and extraordinary castles. However, nestled in a green valley at the base of the Bavarian Alps 85 kms south of Munich, the little Bavarian village of Oberammeragau, is best known for its world famous, ten-yearly Passion Play, an event which will take place between May 15 and October 3 in 2010.

Napier, the center of the Hawke’s Bay region, hasn’t always boasted a claim that it is the Art Deco Capital of the World. Our one day tour of this charming harbor town was guided by John Hanlon who operates Hawkes Bay Scenic Tours. John provided historic commentary along the way.

The Women of Anoothi