Munich [26 April 2007]

What: Olympiapark, Munich

Attendees: Reinhold and Yours truly

Comments: This was the first day in Munich. We did the most walking this day and the weather was amazing, as were the sights. You can see the beginnings of a large hill on the right. Under this hill is all the debris from when Munich was bombed relentlessly during WWII. They covered it with dirt and now is a really nice rolling green hill with trees. The architecture here is really something to see. Also the BMW HQ is located next to this. This is a must see

What: Munich Residenz

Attendees: Reinhold and Yours truly

Comments: We went here the first day as well. I was getting very sleepy at this point. In fact I think I fell asleep standing a couple time. I was kept awake however by the awesome beauty this palace had. The picture to the right is the Antiquarium (Hall of Antiquities) which was the most notable sight in the palace. This place was huge. We headed to the Hoffbrau house after this and had some really good beer.


What: Frauenkirche - Cathedral Church of Our Lady

Attendees: Reinhold and Yours truly

Comments: Perhaps my favorite thing to do in Europe is to check out the churches. They are truly amazing especially when you consider they were built by hand. Pictures just really can't even capture the immense size of the interiors of these churches. They are always cold as the huge amounts of mortar used in their construction keeps them well insulated. There is usually a tomb/catacombs that you can visit which is always interesting which you can find in the back of the church.

Allianz Arena [27 April 2007]

What: Allianz Arena, a very large sports complex located on the outskirts of Munich. My cousin Daniel says that it holds 67K people and the Reds play there. Apparently that team is really awesome. The shell turns three colors; Red, White, and Blue. Surely not in that order?

Attendees: Reinhold, Monika, and Yours truly

Comments: This place was really a marvel to look at, you can see through its semi translucent skin. On the way there Reinhold took his Benz to somewherez around 220kM/hr. I think this was the fastest speed that I have ever experienced in a car. The Benz handled it well of course.

Dinner at Klara's [26 April 07]

Menu: Sauerbraten, potato dumplings, creamy cucumber salad, and cranberry sauce. Oh and of course Weissbeer.

Attendees: Yours truly, Klara, Hanns, Reinhold, Monika, Manfred, Susie, Daniel, Stephan

Comments: A very good meal and conversation. I think I may understand what Hans is saying, maybe not. Oh well, lots of beer, lots of food and laughs, can't ask for more than that.