It was worse than expected...

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My GOD... did I mention that Oktoberfest was in faCT A Yöbtoberfest? Well, I would like to upgrade that to ÜBER-LORD-OF-ALL-YÖBFESTs!!! Our van park alone turned into a site of tribal testosterone and bier-fueled carnage involving men funnelling kegs at a rate of knots, smashing things over their heads, drinking their own vomit and urinating on their friends- (all in good fun of course! :S ) Ash, Alaya and I took refuge to the roof of our van and watched in semi-disgust and semi-amusement as the place turned into a sea of colourful fluid...

In saying that, however, we went out yesterday to the opening ceremony of the festival and did our share of consumption... I met up with Red (after miraculously finding him in a crowd of 10,000 people!) and as usual he began buying me beer. All good, except for the fact that beer here only comes in one size- a one litre stein! After four beers, I somehow made my way back to Ash, Alaya and the crew, but things get a little hazy after that. I am ashamed to say that I lost lucky Buddha 😞 I'm going back to the tent today to see if it turned up in lost and found, but he's gonna have to fathom all of the luck he's got for that to happen!

Anyway, I didn't take my camera to the fest for obvious reasons, but here are some pics of our campsite to give you some idea...

...wait, no- i've just been informed that this stupid internet cafe has all of it's USB ports disabled, so there will be no photos... THANKS EasyInternetCafe!

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Comments

[yermum]

well budha is never lost even if he is involved with yobbos. at least you'll always know where he is. do you have a magic pudding in your pocket? miss u love mum

[Angie and Grace]

My Bumble Bee.
Hey bumble bee, seems your buzzing around everywhere! Looks like your having a great time (barsted). Just writing to say I love you and have a great time...Grace is 9 weeks old now. Email me a number I can contact you on or call me reverse charge.. Love from Angie. (Grace's mum)

[Megan]

Helloo Ash, Alaya and Charlie
Hey guys, how are you?? hope that you are having a fantastic time over there!!! Miss you all lots and lots and take it easy =) love seeing the photos... Love lots Megan...

[faasha]

When are you hitting the road again?
Well.. I never would have guessed the it would be a Bacchanallian swill fest! I hope your catchup with Red was not too disabling, though it sounds as though it was. Were Ash and Alaya smart enough to avoid it all? Back here it's coming closer to holiday time with four days to go in the term. Yesterday was close to a real spring day and I got to use my new chainsaw. All the trees are in blossom. Must go too many kids Bye for now

[faasha]

Back again
To finish off: Does your mobile work in Europe. I rang and the robot said it was the wrong number. I presumed it only works in Britain. Let me know though so I can contact you. B and Jasper are well and Lex does a trial for a new job today at Matilda Bay restraunt. Hope all goes well for her. Well Best go . Will try to ring again soon Lots of love Dad

[Lex]

heloooacharooo sire, may i offer you a glass of white?
on that note, i did get the job at matilda bay. i am now a poshy poshy 5 star restaurant functions waitress, who has to put napkins on ppls laps for them!! HAR HAR! anyway, yob tober fest sounds....uh...charmingy....putrid. love u charlie, miss u heaps.