Oide Wiesn

One last go at Oktoberfest for something I haven’t yet done some how – Oide Wiesn (oy-duh veezin/ Old Wiesn. Wiesn being the common German word for Oktoberfest. Oide Wiesn is another small section fenced off on the Oktoberfest grounds behind a small ticket office, and what this is, is an old fashioned Oktoberfest. It’s … More Oide Wiesn

Oktoberfest

Well today was mostly the day. Spent some time walking around the main town square, revisiting some of the churches, but this time going up to the top the the “Alte Peter” (Old Peter) which is the tower of St. Peter’s Church. It gives a great panorama view all around the city, from what looks … More Oktoberfest

I Have No Pants

And I should probably get some. It’s pretty cold. Shorts don’t really cut it in the Bavarian Autumns. Anyways I got off to a late start today and decided to go for a walking city tour focusing on the rise of the Third Reich and how the Nazis came to power. When I was in … More I Have No Pants

Thurn und Taxis

Another fun day trip north out of Munich to the old Roman settlement originally known as Castra Regina. Now known as the Bavarian city of Regensburg. It has a long history, as does every city in Germany, and it was neat visiting the old town. It has a really cool 800 year old medieval bridge … More Thurn und Taxis

Lake Starnberg

My first day in Munich: Hot & Sunny My day in Landsberg: Hot & Sunny My day in Lindau: Hot & Sunny My second day in Munich: Hot & Sunny My third day in Munich: Hot & Sunny My fourth day in Munich: FREEZING COLD AND MISERABLE Crazy weather! Every day so far was hot … More Lake Starnberg