Munich

MUNICH

After two vodka tonics, a few cardboard airplane meals, and a days worth of flying I arrived in Munich, Germany for the start of my European adventure with my father. We began the trip with an extremely exciting adventure to the nearest hotel where we checked in and promptly passed out for four hours. Once rejuvenated, we headed downstairs to the hotel's restaurant where I put back a soda and a schnitzel and then my father and I, along with my father's very close friend and his family all headed to Oktoberfest. I had no idea what Oktoberfest was but knew it had a lot to do with guzzling beer, an idea I was totally fine with now that I had gotten in a whopping four hours of sleep. For those who have been to Oktoberfest, or Germany in general, you already know that they don't generally serve beer in a bottle or cup intended for humans like America. Beer there is served usually in more of a pitcher, or bucket, or wheel barrow sized instrument. Enjoying a few beers was quickly, and brilliantly, followed by a trip over  to the nearest roller coaster. Shockingly, the beers stayed put during the experience. It was actually a fantastic ride. When you were on the top you could see over the entire festival and it was an amazing view. Unfortunately I could not bring a camera to catch the view, because it would have flown right out of my hand once we started downhill. 

 

The second day of the trip we journeyed over to The Nymphenburg Palace where I fell in love. The entire building was dressed in gold and adorned with beautiful paintings. Each room was more beautiful than the next and the lighting was so gorgeous. After exploring the inside of the palace we walked around the grounds strolling between little ponds, pools, and gardens. Naturally all of this walking led us straight to lunch where sandwiches, chocolate croissants, and cappuccinos were all devoured (how Un-European of us) within minutes before a much-needed nap.

You will pick up soon that most of the trip revolved around eating, napping, and cocktails in between some sight-seeing.

Here I am at my happiest in the Nymphenburg Palace: