Blogs from Munich, Bavaria, Germany, Europe - page 10

Gestern am vierten Tag bin ich dann noch von Graz wieder mit dem Eurocity nach München gefahren. Die Berge in den Alpen waren dabei schön mit Schnee bedeckt. In München bin ich perfekt und pünktlich angekommen.... read more

Heute war schönes Wetter und ich bin zum Olympiapark gefahren. Evtl. hätte ich das schon letztes Wochenende gemacht, aber da war ich dann doch zu faul und das Wetter nicht einladend genug. Heute hat die Sonne geschienen und es gab nur teilweise Wolken. Ich habe also an der Parkharfe für 5 Euro für etwa 2 Stunden geparkt und bin zuerst zum Stadion. Das habe ich mir angesehen. Dann bin ich am Olympiasee vorbei auf den Olympiaberg und habe die Aussicht genossen. Danach bin ich um den See herum zum Olympiaturm. Auf den bin ich hinauf gefahren. Von da war die Aussicht sogar noch besser. Im Restaurant 181 habe ich einen Eisbecher gegessen und einen Latte Macchiato getrunken. Zu der Zeit ist eine Wolkenfront aufgezogen und ich bin wieder hinunter gefahren. Anschließend habe ich den Rundgang komplett ... read more

Geo: 48.1391, 11.5802Up, out of the hotel and on the #4 by 8:30. We had decided to leave the car and take the bus to old town Salzburg so we would not have to navigate the city streets and find parking.After arriving, we searched for a sit-down breakfast cafe. We were striking out and just about ready to go to Starbucks when we noticed the Afro Cafe. It was perfect! We had coffee from a press, ham and eggs, waffle with fruit and cream and cake. Everything was great, both service and atmosphere.We then visited the beautiful cathedral. It was originally built in 774 by an Irish Bishop; burned down several times; current structure built in 1628, an aerial bomb in 1944, demolished the dome and Mass was not celebrated again until 1959. It is a ... read more

Travelling is always better when you visit with friends. All the hard work of dealing with unknown places and the unfamiliar is exciting and rewarding, but a few hours or days with friends who just “know,” is luxurious. Travel guides may well point to the same places, but the delight of discovering the absolutely best treat, is doubled by the look of pride on the face of the friend who be-gifted you this local treasure. For those who live away from the familiarity of home, being able to share some hard won local knowledge with visitors is gold. Exploring new places with friends (old and new) is amazing. Over the last three years, I have been privileged to visit with many wonderful people in eight countries. Sharing a meal, visiting homes and even staying for days, ... read more

Even though it rained for the 5 days while we were at Oktoberfest spirits were still high. What an experience.... read more