As in Italy, I was lucky enough to stay with some incredibly wonderful people. My friend Meagan, her Aunt Nikola and Uncle Klaus were more than kind and took us in for the weekend while we stayed in Munchen.
The very first night was one that I'll never forget. As we sat at the dining room table, telling the tale of our travel to Meagan, her aunt and uncle, and her two cousins, Klaus kept our glasses full of some of the most delicious beer I have ever had. With each glass, he told us the history of that beer and fun facts about said beers. I enjoyed many pleasant hours with them as we drank and they graciously welcomed us into their house as if we were part of the family.
Over the next few days they took around the city of Munchen and showed us the sights. They introduced me to the greatest Germany tradition-the biergarten. It is an open area, garden type with trees to provide shade and tables every where to enjoy delicious beer. The Radler (a third Sprite and two-thirds lager beer) is quite refreshing when the weather is warm. Delicious Konig Ludwig Dunkel is a nice dark beer which is best drank in a half or a full liter glass. The best beer that I had in Germany was the special brew Lowenbrau Oktoberfest, which is only available around the time of Oktoberfest. More alcohol than the other beers and so crisp you can't stop drinking it. That is why this one is best enjoyed in a full liter stein. I'm just sad that I'm missing it this year! I guess that decided what I'm doing next year for my trip.
The English Garden was a huge Central Park type deal in which hundreds of people get together to swimor surf in the river, hang out with friends on the grass and again, enjoy local brews. Why don't we have this in the States?!
Also, the Gasthaus zur Muhle was definitely an experience. A huge raft made of logs with everything you'd every need on it. Food, a bathroom, live music, and of course endless amounts of beer as you cruise down the river and go down the biggest water slide in Europe. I'm not sure how the rivers back home are going to compare now when I have seen this...
And the food here is delicious-from any kind of sausage and sauerkraut to huge pretzels to potato balls. Eating and drinking is the biggest way to sightsee. You don't ever have to leave your seat at the hofbrauhaus. Absolutely amazing! So, basically, Germany is delicious. If you love beer, as I do, what are you waiting for-get over here.
The Schreiners were amazing hosts and I want to say thank you from the bottom of my heart. I hope to see you all again soon-maybe next year at Oktoberfest?!
And now? On to London!
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