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Published: October 1st 2006
Somewhere in Bavaria
When we were somewhere in BavariaSo, we hopped on a train to Munich, not knowing what to expect, and braved not only the city itself, but its most famous and infamous institution: Oktoberfest.
There is really not much to say, I think, except Oktoberfest can be fun, we didn't get robbed, and we escaped OK, and people in Austria hate Oktoberfest and find it a disgusting idea. I am of the personal opinion that the largest beer party in the world must have some merits. Agree to disagree. While there we saw a few interesting things: a man who sat with us and told us he is "not a nationalist at all, but when it comes to beer he is," who claimed to have had twelve beers at Oktoberfest one year. (I believe it). A Sixteen year old's first Oktoberfest, at which he was for probably ten minutes. A tent which roasts the Oxen for the ox sandwhiches, in which also is a large bavarian band playing. Lots of Bavarian bands. Thats about it.
As for the rest of Munich, quite cool, we met up and stayed with some friends from UPS, and it was VERY good to see familiar faces. Downtown Munich is
the host of several cool things which are not insanely touristy. The first of which is the Jägen-FischereiMuseum (the hunting and fishing museum). It was an old church convereted into a three story museum to Deutschland's rich history of hunting. Mainly boar hunting, and as such became a point of particular interest for Eric and I's "research."
Also, there is the church which used to be Papst Benedikt's old stomping grounds when he was mere Erzbischof Ratzinger. My personal favourite is a park called the Hofgarten, a sixteenth century court garden with a little chappel, some fountains, and a very cool statue of an old Archduke with very few people around.
Which reminds me, theres also the Englischer Garten, which is VERY cool, and the best place ever to take a walk. The only problem is dont go there at night, cos thats scary.
It is also probably of interest that no one in Munich speaks a language that resembles German. They speak 'mush,' as I would name it.
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Tiffany Sauer
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Matt, It sure looks like you fellows are having the time of your life...the fox and the pennywhistle is one of my favorite childhood pieces. Hunting season (bows) is on us, as well as bird season. The rut is on and men's necks are growing proportionately--something I am sure you understand. Take care, continue having fun, and we'll see you in December? t