Munich

After a long, drawn out bus ride, we finally made it to downtown Munich at 3:45 p.m. (we left at 8 a.m. for a four hour bus ride!). A group of us were planning to go on Mike’s Bike Tour of the city, which is the coolest way to get acquainted with the area, especially with just half a day to see it. We made stops at various monuments and buildings throughout the city and then a trip into the Englisher Beir Garten. I was volunteered to be the “butt babe” and brought up the rear of the group to make sure everyone made it from one stop to the next. For my hard work and dedication, I got my very own, non-purchasable “butt babe” Frisbee. One of the neatest things is a spot in the river where it has been damned so that it creates a wave perfect for surfing. Following the tour we visited the Hofbraufhaus to look around and then gathered back up with the rest of the group to head back to the hotel. Tomorrow is an early departure for Salzburg and then onto the Austria retreat.
My biggest complaint is that some of the kids on this trip are so immature. They have literately come over to Europe to be intoxicated and they are the reason that Americans, especially young Americans are looked down upon. The looks and comments are embarrassing that we get from locals because of the loudness and the behavior of the group. And the worst part is that they don’t get it. They have no clue that their actions are inappropriate. With that same note, we have never departed on time one morning, but we are always late leaving because someone didn’t get up or isn’t ready in time.