I've thoroughly enjoyed the Maibaum (My-bowm, May-tree) festivals so far. The weather always seems to be perfect, and what could be better than a public holiday where you're expected to go and drink huge amounts of beer in the street with your neighbours while watching other people working? Here's how it works.

Ok, you know that a may-tree festival is happening in a near-by village, and head over there about midday. Along the way, you get stuck behind these guys. They're sitting on a long tree that's being towed by a tractor or by horses. Don't honk at them or you won't get any beer. Instead follow them - they know where they're going.


















