Day 24

Bob’s Sabbatical

Day 24, September 23, 2009

 

            Murnau
is a gorgeous little town near the base of the Alps.  We went downtown to a pedestrian section with
cafes, shops, etc.  We ended up eating
Greek (go figure?) food for dinner.

Yesterday, Wednesday, we took a train into
Munich for Octoberfest.  I think this is
one of the main reason Chris came with us.  At
first, we were disappointed – it looked like any  city fair – rides, booths, etc.  Then we realized we were in the “Family
Area.”  Looking further we saw a huge
ferris wheel, and a ride that carries people way up in the air, they spins they
around.  Finally, we saw the large,
barn-like structures (8 or 10), each with the name of a different beer on top.  We went inside the first one we came to –
1000’s of people drinking beer out of what I mistook for a pitcher.  All kinds of food.  This is the Octoberfest Chris came for.  A band started playing, people in lederhosen
and dirndls were singing, dancing on tables. 
We went to another “barn,” more of the same.

            After
about 4:00pm, most of the space is rented/reserved.  I think it is like getting tickets to UT
football – one waits for a long time to get really good seats.  We head downtown for dinner at the Haufbrau
House, the other place in Munich Chris wanted to see.  The bottom line, our time in Munich was spent
on that high cultural experience, beer.

            Still
having difficulty posting pictures, but will do my best when we get better
connections.

Peace,

  
Bob