Laura Boston-Thek, Autor auf Schliersee Magazin

Über Laura Boston-Thek

American artist, photographer and professional wanderer who, after 20 years of roaming, put down roots in a 100 year old Bavarian farmhouse and fell in love with the Alpine village and its residents (both 2-legged and 4-legged).

Einträge von Laura Boston-Thek

Schliersee…So Much More Than Cows

24. Oktober 2017, 11:22 Uhr/in Allgemein, Erlebnisse, Lauras Welt, Natur / Aktiv, Veranstaltungen / Kultur/von Laura Boston-Thek

After several years of obsessively photographing the various local Almabtriebs, this year I was sent a very kind invitation to come and experience another lovely local farming event. The Schafprämierung, in english we would call it a sheep “Best in Show” which, also included goats. This event is held each year in Tegernsee at Kohlhauf-Hof. […]

It’s Wander Time in Schliersee

21. September 2017, 08:45 Uhr/in Allgemein, Erlebnisse, Lauras Welt, Natur / Aktiv/von Laura Boston-Thek

Autumn is the time to wander in Schliersee. All those beautiful breezes and cooler temperatures make long hikes so much more enjoyable. And lets not forget the way the warmer light illuminates the Fall colors. It is seriously and endless treat for the senses. I thought I would share with you an incredible hike I […]

Da summa is außi -The Summer is Over

18. September 2017, 09:15 Uhr/in Allgemein, Erlebnisse, Lauras Welt, Natur / Aktiv/von Laura Boston-Thek

After a long peaceful summer with the cows dotted lazily about in alpine pastures we are reaching the final climax of a successful season. There is such peace and tranquility in these days filled with the long golden light of autumn. As the many tourists begin to head back to their homes and sometimes stressful […]

“Aufbuschen” Keeping Traditions Alive

6. September 2017, 09:15 Uhr/in Allgemein, Erlebnisse, Lauras Welt, Veranstaltungen / Kultur/von Laura Boston-Thek

For three years now I have had the joy of spontaneously capturing photos of a particular Schliersee family as they passed by my house in Neuhaus during their Almabtrieb. On one occasion I managed to hand the daughter Magda a business card and thus began our dialog. This year I was determined to learn more […]

Stickl Open Air Concert /Music in the Mountains

30. August 2017, 08:15 Uhr/in Allgemein, Erlebnisse, Lauras Welt, Service, Veranstaltungen / Kultur/von Laura Boston-Thek

This year on the evening 12 August, the mountains rumble with the sound of music. The nor-mally quiet Wirtshaus Cafe Stickl in Neuhaus hosts an Open Air concert showcasing many of our local bands. On the list for this year’s bands were “Vuizlaud”, “V:O:I”, “ Redwine Company” and “Facebarraxxx” and directing all the fun from […]

Bavarian Highland Games 2017

29. August 2017, 09:45 Uhr/in Allgemein, Erlebnisse, Lauras Welt, Veranstaltungen / Kultur/von Laura Boston-Thek

It happens each year in our picturesque little alpine village….and invasion by sweaty grunting super humans in kilts. The Bavarian Highland Games are hosted each September by the Wasmeier Museum. Like thunder through the alps, these games which have become emblematic of Scotland, along with bagpipes, the kilt, and these games showing local feats of […]

Seaside Cocktails and Alpine Sunsets

18. August 2017, 18:30 Uhr/in Allgemein, Erlebnisse, Genuss, Lauras Welt, Natur / Aktiv, Service/von Laura Boston-Thek

Located between the Vitalwelt Kurpark and the Schliersee tour boat dock, jutting out on its own little peninsula, sits the colorful cozy Kiosk am See. It affords you one of the most spectacular views across the lake and up into the mountains. Locals know this to be one of the magical spots to meet friends […]

Bergseefest Spitzingsee 2017

15. August 2017, 16:30 Uhr/in Erlebnisse, Lauras Welt, Veranstaltungen / Kultur/von Laura Boston-Thek

DAS BERGSEEFEST WURDE AUFGRUND DER SCHLECHTEN WETTERPROGNOSEN LEIDER ERSATZLOS ABGESAGT! Folk dancing, firemen and fireworks all light up the sky above the mountains on Spitzingsee. Once a year the peaks sparkle with festival lights and fireworks. Bergseefest and its Bengali fires is what makes it extra special. The light spectacle of firemen in the water […]

The Great Debate…To Pick Up or not to pick up…that is the question.

9. August 2017, 12:04 Uhr/in Allgemein, Lauras Welt, Natur / Aktiv, Service/von Laura Boston-Thek

It’s a constant discussion amongst dog owners here in Schliersee, ”Why exactly do I have to pick up after my dog when all other animals are allowed to defecate wherever they wish?”. Are the reasons simply cosmetic or a real environmental concern? Do the dog droppings somehow affect our precious cheese production? Isn’t it just […]

Die große Debatte … Hundekot aufheben oder nicht aufheben … das ist hier die Frage.

9. August 2017, 09:15 Uhr/in Allgemein, Natur / Aktiv, Service/von Laura Boston-Thek

Hier in Schliersee findet eine andauernde Diskussion unter den Hundebesitzern statt: „Warum muss gerade ich die Hinterlassenschaften meines Hundes aufheben, wenn alle anderen Tiere ihr Geschäft – überall wo sie wollen – verrichten dürfen?“ Sind die Gründe eher kosmetischer Natur oder handelt es sich um echte Umweltbelange? Schaden die Hundeexkremente unsere kostbare Käseproduktion? Könnte man […]