Lost In Translation

.. what happens when four travellers go to a foreign city without a map and without a clue? yeah, that's right it's called utter confusion. Luckily for these travellers there were some Aussie chicks going to the same hostel, and they had directions (sort of). After much confusion and aimless wandering, finally found Sir Toby's. After settling in, went out for some drinks and a little Czech bowling. Rob and Corm drank some horrible-tasting 80% Czech concoction.. Holy $#:+!!! Went to an asthma inducing super smoky bar to drink some more. Met some great locals; Rob and Corm went on to party till the dawn while Char and G went back to the hostel to get some sleep.

Our hostel friends

Char bowling

Our local Czech friends

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Waiting for our train to Prague.

We had a few minutes to kill at the internet lounge as we wait for the next train to Prague. We tried to get a quick city tour for Munich but didn't have enough time, it was not meant to be. Maybe we'll have some time at the end of the trip.

Recovery Day....

Well as you can imagine, partying hard the night before made today a day of recovery so the pace was slow. We did very little touring but we did see a cool church called Frauenkirche (Church of our Lady) and walked around the old town. a bit Later after a long lunch it was back to Oktoberfest for some carnival fun. This time drinking was minimal so we can recharge and be ready for Prague. We leave in the morning and I can't wait!

Birthday Shoutout

Alles gutes zum Geburtstag Mami und Schatzi!! (October 2nd)


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An incedible first day!

Our first full day in Munich was amazing.. First we decided to go to a concentration camp in Dachau (this was Corm's idea) and it was quite an experience to learn what had happened there and how many had died. Always good to learn some history.
The CrematoriumThe Catholic MemorialThe Entrance with the German phrase meaning "work brings freedom"


Then we didn't waste any more time and and headed to Oktoberfest! We met up with Susanne, a friend of Gerhard's from Stuttgart (about a 3 hr drive from Munich). Oktoberfest was CRAZY!!! Check out the view from this scary ride Char and I took. The other's were to chicken to try it.
Party time in the tent with Bavarian music and liters and liters of Bier! Our Italian friends were enjoying themselves.Gman found a BIG pretzel ('breze').... We ended the night at a nightclub where we danced the night away...

Bierhalle....at last Munchen!

We made it to Munich and found the Irish
Mad Dog! Liter beers at the Augustiner Bierhalle with Cormac!!! These Germans don't mess around. Sitting at a table next to a bunch of guys from Dublin; what are the chances of that?!!
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Later that night it was the Hofbrauhaus for German sausage and sauerkraut....and of course more beers!

O'hare we are...

A quick stop at the windy city. Just enough time to have Chicago style pizza and a quick beer. We are Munich bound and free cocktails on the flight.... Woo Hoo!


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Dorky Rob

Char thinks Rob looks like a complete dork because he doesn't match in his travel outfit sitting at the airport....gee thanks! At least I have shiny shoes!