MUNICH

We got up early yesterday morning and of course all of the bad weather was gone and we could clearly see the alps. I knew they were all around us, but had no idea how many. We only got to see them on the walk to the train station, but the scenery throughout the trip to Munich was great. It took about 6 hours to get to Munich, but we didn't notice too much. The highlight was Ajay confirming that the bathrooms on the trains empty out straight onto the tracks as the train is moving. Just what we wanted to know, and I'm sure you are very thankful I told you.

This is my first hostel experience. It is great here though. We are at Wombat's Hostel. We have 5 other roommates. Ann is the only girl in the room. I think she was at first nervous, but I think she figured out the ratio is a good thing. We all went out to the big beer hall here and ordered beer. They only come in the 1 liter sizes. My mother would not be happy with that, but when in Rome...or Munich. TR, Ajay, and I behaved properly. I got into a political conversation with another European couple. Two things are true of most Europeans:
1. They think Bush is the worst President ever.
2. They love Hillary Clinton.

Finally, Mike, one of our roomates made us end the discussion and we took part in some of the songs. The band was playing the whole night. I didnt know John Denver songs were traditional German songs, but evidently they are...

Another one of the people we met named Juan had a huge crush on the pretzel girl (the young lady that sells the biggest pretzels you have ever seen). I started telling him about the dance the pretzel and it turns out he knew it. TR was really mad though cause he though I was just pulling the guys leg. To make up for my mistake, I told Juan that the Pretzel Girls will do the Glocken Waltz with you for 2 euro if you ask. I felt sort of bad, but the guy had already pranked us so it was in self defense. TR and I go on and on about the Glocken Waltz for 10 minutes. Juan finally calls the Pretzel Girl over and whispers it in her ear. Her look was priceless. She had no idea and went on selling pretzels. He was so sad. The next song came on and everyone jumped up to dance and TR and I reassured him that this in fact was the Glocken Waltz. We have no idea what dance it actually was, but it was a great time.

Our roommate Mike showed us some ridiculous drinking. I just figured out how to put this in my blog. This is real. We did not try this and please don't try this at home! Yikes!

We walked back last night really late and did some laundry and went to bed. It is great to have clean clothes. We convinced Ann and Mike to stay another day and go touring with us.

Well I have to go. We are going to tour Dachau now. This will be really tough, but something we need to see.

Thanks for all of the comments and thoughts! They have been very helpful! Tomorrow we head to Vienna!