Alpen Highland Games

**Mipi** · 16th August 10, 10:55 AM

In case of any members being in Austria (or close) in the beginning of September. Most likely, I'll be there on 4th of September.

http://alpenhighlander.eu/cms/index....d=13&Itemid=26

Regards!

Mipi

**Mipi** · 5th September 10, 10:33 AM

I WAS THERE!!!!!!

Those were my first Highland Games, so I can't judge, really. But would say it was not so much about history and heritage, but there is no Scottish heritage at all in Austria anyway. All was about having fun and good time. I took tones of pics and have non with me; was there alone. Local TV was there, so it could happen I was caught on TV. Even events were a bit different:

1. Caber tossing
2. Relay on beer drinking
3. Relay (hill) running
4. Egg throwing/catching
5. Rope (tug of war)

There were more then 20 men teams and less then 10 women teams from Austria and Italy

In the evening There was a fashion show related to kilts and tartan, two local rock bands and.....Celtica pipe rock band from USA.

I took 300+ pics. Will make selection of few and published them in Picture Gallery forum and some more somewhere else and give you link to them. Kilt police would have a full time job and I can say, I was one of the best looking Highlander, when it comes to kilt and rest of the attire. (And usually I don't like to brag). The weather was so so; rain, sun, rain...

In short: fun, kilts, fun, beer, whisky, local specialties and music. Here are two links related to this event in the past. I looks the new one is yet to be published, so stay tuned.

Alpen Highland Games 2008

Highlander in Klagenfurt

Everything is of course in German language, but hope you'll get an idea.

Regards!

Mipi

**A Hay** · 5th September 10, 12:15 PM

I was not able to get away this weekend, but if you are able to come, the Highland Games in Machern, Germany are on 18 and 19 September. They are very nice with lots of bands and highland games. I'm sure you would enjoy it.

Machern is about 12 km east of the German City of Leipzig.

I plan on driving up from Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany, on Friday and staying over to Sunday morning.

If you google Highland Games, Machern, you should be able to see the program and some pictures from previous years.

Tom
A_Hay!

**Mipi** · 5th September 10, 11:37 PM

I don't think I could make it, Tom. It's pretty far away for me. Maybe, I'll try to be on games in Czech Republic next year. This one is closer also for you.

Mipi

**Mipi** · 10th September 10, 02:08 AM

For all that are waiting for my pics from event, here are three videos:

Video1

Video2

Video3

Regards!

Mipi

**Mipi** · 18th October 10, 01:29 AM

If you can spare 15 min (or so), you can check my photos from the event HERE. Use NEXT button or right side to go on. It took me a lot of time to select only family friendly photos, while men athletes were all regimental (those were the rules!?). Hence such a long delay in posting.

Regards!

Mipi