I've had a cold for the past few days, so the trip to Munchen was something of a mixed bag. On the one hand I really enjoyed the city (there is this huge shopping district near the train station - Vince probably knows the name of it) and there were a ton of people there having fun. On the other hand, I didn't drink (due to the cold), and there was some unfortunate drunken behavior both by strangers and by my comrades. Anyways...
Highlight of the trip was definitely being challenged by an Englishman in a kilt to dance. I told him I wasn't drunk so there was no way I was going to dance, at which point he handed me his beer and demanded I chug it. There was probably a good 75% of a liter in there, and the entire time I was attempting to drink it this man was taunting me mercilessly. I couldn't get the whole thing but it was a "bloody good try," so at least I didn't embarass my country.
Oktoberfest itself felt like the world's biggest state fair. Tons of food and beer and rides and whatnot. I can't believe that they just take down those "tents," at the end of the Fest. And they aren't really tents, they are more like enormous beer halls where people dress alike and sing and dance and drink for hours on end. We never found a table because there were just so many people there. It was nuts!
I took lot's of pictures, so I'll try to get them up ASAP.
Love everybody,
-A.Diddy
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So glad to hear you survived Oktoberfest and so sorry to hear you still aren't feeling well. Hope you can kick that cold soon. Looking forward to the pictures. Take care.
Love You,
Momo & Papa
Young Andrew - one must pace themselves this time of year. A cold? Get some sleep (during class is great) and get yourself ready for a reride next weekend!!!
Sure you can go to any old "burg"-fest - but I for one think that drunken foreigners are what make the Oktoberfest what it is. Like your new found British pal. If you were thinking clearly, you got his address so when you are stuck on the British Isle you have someone to leech off of...er, stay with. Since he probably lives with Mum, you'll get Bangers for breakfast as a bonus.
If you haven't figured it out, its all about saving money for more bier. Nothing more, nothing less.
If Vincent Wolfe were actually going to help you, it shouldn't be to clean up your messes - it would be to give you the secret code word all the Mucheners know so they can get in the beer hall side door AND get a place to sit.
Then he can clean up whatever mess you and your Pilots make.
Glad to offer long distance assistance as I can.
Regards to Fr. J -
Where are those pictures you keep promising?
I was glad to hear that a return trip to Oktoberfest is in the works. I'm sure you'll be feeling better by then. And this time remember the towel!!
Talk to you soon.
Love,
Mom
Hey man. That is so freaking cool you're in europe even if they think you're a trashy american. In the event they get angry at us for invading iraq, explain your a democrat or something.
Love,
AndrewFord.
"Happy Birthday"
Love You,
Momo & Papa
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