Beer fest Octoberfest was alot of fun but very, very cold again. On the opening day we headed to the beer halls at 9am we walked up to a small line and wondered if we were in the right place when the tents finally opened there is a giant free-for-all rush to the benches. People leapt over chairs like show jumping horses, slid across tables like they were waxed car hoods; it's a complete head to head, neck to neck, elbow to face battle for the perfect spot. It seems ridiculous - the beer tents can fit up to 10,000 people, and there are 11 tents. Most of the tables had reserved labels on but we found one and weren't about to give it up without a fight. It was a long wait once we got
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