On a hiking trip to Spitzingsee we plunged into winter wonder land. After almost reaching the Brecherspitze (1683m), we stopped by the Obere Firstalm for a few Bavarian classics and descended by sled. What a blast! Amazingly, no one got hurt.

After a smooth and entertaining defense, Francois finally got his PhD hat! For the celebration François’ parents spared no effort to bring their own cider from Bretagne. Too bad that I could not get him into Äppler. We wish him all the best for his postdoc!