Day 1
So the beginning of my journey took me to Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany. I was so excited that I could barely contain myself! I was excited on many levels, to be out of country, to be on my own and free to do as I pleased, to not have to work, to go somewhere other than the middle east, to be going somewhere that I’ve never been before; it’s an understatement to say that I was excited! I got on my flight to Munich in Dubai about 8am and arrived just before 1pm, Munich time. I didn’t really know where to go or what to do, just to get some money exchanged into Euro and be on my way. Upon coming out of passport control, I met up with Justin and Katie who would be with me over the next couple of days for the debauchery that would be Oktoberfest! For those unfamiliar, Justin is one of my coworkers from Greenville who is in country with me, and Katie is his girlfriend.
Me, Jusitn, and Katie each exchanged money, and got to on the subway that would take us into Munich. We parted ways in Marienplatz which was the city center and also my stop! I got off the subway and made my way upstairs to the city center. I can’t tell you the feeling that I had once I popped my head above ground, much like a gopher peeking to see if the coast was clear and there wasn’t any danger! I came out into the city center and I had such a feeling of exhilaration…ugh I feel as though I haven’t seen other people in forever….100 days to be exact! The city center was magnificent! It was filled with bike tours, people sitting on the square enjoying lunch and a drink, street performers showing off their skills, shops filled with knick knacks and the like. Yup, it’s safe to say that the next couple of days would be quite the experience, and one that I wouldn’t forget! I got to my hotel, and took a shower almost immediately. It wasn’t before too long that I was ready to go and I made my way down to the café across the street. There I sat with a beer and people watched, two of my favorite things to do! Ahhh, this is what life is supposed to be all about; not work, not being anxious at odd times because of incoming rounds that make their way on base. Life is supposed to be what you make it and I haven’t had any sort of chance in 100 days to have any affect on what I wanted my day to be about! This was truly a nice change and welcome indeed!
. That first night in Munich, we met up around 6ish, had dinner, and made our way to the tents to see what all this hooplah was about? well this place I no joke, 14 tents, a fair, and roughly 100,000 folks, a true party!
So the beginning of my journey took me to Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany. I was so excited that I could barely contain myself! I was excited on many levels, to be out of country, to be on my own and free to do as I pleased, to not have to work, to go somewhere other than the middle east, to be going somewhere that I’ve never been before; it’s an understatement to say that I was excited! I got on my flight to Munich in Dubai about 8am and arrived just before 1pm, Munich time. I didn’t really know where to go or what to do, just to get some money exchanged into Euro and be on my way. Upon coming out of passport control, I met up with Justin and Katie who would be with me over the next couple of days for the debauchery that would be Oktoberfest! For those unfamiliar, Justin is one of my coworkers from Greenville who is in country with me, and Katie is his girlfriend.
Me, Jusitn, and Katie each exchanged money, and got to on the subway that would take us into Munich. We parted ways in Marienplatz which was the city center and also my stop! I got off the subway and made my way upstairs to the city center. I can’t tell you the feeling that I had once I popped my head above ground, much like a gopher peeking to see if the coast was clear and there wasn’t any danger! I came out into the city center and I had such a feeling of exhilaration…ugh I feel as though I haven’t seen other people in forever….100 days to be exact! The city center was magnificent! It was filled with bike tours, people sitting on the square enjoying lunch and a drink, street performers showing off their skills, shops filled with knick knacks and the like. Yup, it’s safe to say that the next couple of days would be quite the experience, and one that I wouldn’t forget! I got to my hotel, and took a shower almost immediately. It wasn’t before too long that I was ready to go and I made my way down to the café across the street. There I sat with a beer and people watched, two of my favorite things to do! Ahhh, this is what life is supposed to be all about; not work, not being anxious at odd times because of incoming rounds that make their way on base. Life is supposed to be what you make it and I haven’t had any sort of chance in 100 days to have any affect on what I wanted my day to be about! This was truly a nice change and welcome indeed!
. That first night in Munich, we met up around 6ish, had dinner, and made our way to the tents to see what all this hooplah was about? well this place I no joke, 14 tents, a fair, and roughly 100,000 folks, a true party!
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