Well, it might not be Oscar worth but it was lots of fun. Today Ronda and I ventured off to the Bavarian Filmstadt (or film city), the largest film studio in Germany. The studio consisted of a 4-D movie with movable seats, a stunt show and a tour of the back lots. The 4-D movie and stunt show were in German, but the ideas and comedic aspects translated. It was almost like a little amusement park with fun stops and movie props. Our tour of the studio was a 1 p.m., the only English tour of the day. It is weird to be the minority where everyone understands but you. They laugh or clap and you don’t know what they are responding to.
The tour was probably the best studio tour I have ever been on. The ones in LA are neat, but this tour had props and recreations of sets that you could walk through, climb on and take pictures with. At one part we got to star in the sci-fi movie and later get to see the final product. So, acting isn’t a career option, but it was great fun. Later on the tour we got to choose which picture to show “live” by selecting from the introduction logo and music, main host, news correspondents and closing logo and music. Tons of movies have been filmed at the studio including “Das Boot” and “Marienhof” (a German soap opera).
Something that has really stood out since we have been here is that the Germans take their dogs everywhere. You might think I am exaggerating, but last night we dined with man’s best friend in the restaurant. Dogs can ride on the subway, gondolas, buses, trains, anywhere really. Some are so cute and clean while others are more on the smelly side.
The tour was probably the best studio tour I have ever been on. The ones in LA are neat, but this tour had props and recreations of sets that you could walk through, climb on and take pictures with. At one part we got to star in the sci-fi movie and later get to see the final product. So, acting isn’t a career option, but it was great fun. Later on the tour we got to choose which picture to show “live” by selecting from the introduction logo and music, main host, news correspondents and closing logo and music. Tons of movies have been filmed at the studio including “Das Boot” and “Marienhof” (a German soap opera).
Something that has really stood out since we have been here is that the Germans take their dogs everywhere. You might think I am exaggerating, but last night we dined with man’s best friend in the restaurant. Dogs can ride on the subway, gondolas, buses, trains, anywhere really. Some are so cute and clean while others are more on the smelly side.
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You are a rockstar...I am beyond jealous!---BJonesin
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