After a sleepless night, I set off to see Munich. Although my hotel room was unsatisfactory because of the heat, the hotel was in a wonderful location as it was in walking distance to downtown Munich. It took about 15 minutes and it brought me right into the middle of Marionplatz. The side of the City Hall was breathtaking. The intricate façade Of the 15th century building was magnificent. What was good too was that I was there before the crowds get to big.
The fountains surrounding the building were pouring out refreshing water and many people were washing their faces in it. The heat was just so oppressive. There were street musicians playing in shaded areas. Street vendors were everywhere. The square also had restaurants which had seating underneath watch umbrellas. It was a pretty happening place.
From here I walked down to see Saint Francis’s church. Right next to there was a large food market. Locals were all gathered around the stalls having coffee and rolls for breakfast. Here is with the crowd started to roll In. Many backpackers and people staying in hostels all gathered around this food market to take advantage of the inexpensive food. Although I had breakfast at the hotel, I took the opportunity to sit down in the shade, have a cup of coffee and watch all the people.
They seem to be convention of men with lederhosen. I can’t imagine how they were wearing. It was so hot and the lederhosen are made of heavy leather. As I saw them throughout the city I think what was happening was that they were just going from bar to bar To keep themselves hydrated. It was entertaining . Now I decided it was time to take the train because it was too hot to continue walking.
The train stations were elaborate underground malls. They had food stores and clothing stores centered around the openings to go for the different trains. There was so many different lines it was a bit confusing as I was not able to understand all of the words and names. I finally figured it out and made my way to the area called the residences. Here was a beautiful English garden, government buildings that at one time been palaces and the residence of Ludwig I. They were setting up for some type of a festival Add stalls were being set up and much of the area was roped off. I stopped at Starbucks, yesterday was the Starbucks right there next to the English garden, and grabbed a coffee. I went in to the English garden and sat in the shade of the area along with locals having their lunch and people just sitting there reading and enjoying the beauty of the garden.
By this time in the afternoon I was truly beat from the heat and took the subway back to the train station and walk back to my hotel. Unfortunately my hotel room was no relief. Tonight I grab pizza down in the main square for dinner. I sat next to a 15-year-old student from Italy who is staying In Germany for a month by himself taking a course in German. He told me he’s looking forward to going home and is in no hurry to come back to Germany. I found the people pretty friendly and I really can say I could spend more time in Munich.
In the evening, I have the local park. They were setting up the beer garden and it was getting crowded with people after work. The bar set ups were portable and they will lounge chairs and beach chairs all over the park for people to sit. They hung lights in the trees end it almost look like it was makeshift but I do believe it was them every night. I walked around a little bit and had a Coke and called it a night. Back on the train in the morning. Another sleepless night in the heat.
The fountains surrounding the building were pouring out refreshing water and many people were washing their faces in it. The heat was just so oppressive. There were street musicians playing in shaded areas. Street vendors were everywhere. The square also had restaurants which had seating underneath watch umbrellas. It was a pretty happening place.
From here I walked down to see Saint Francis’s church. Right next to there was a large food market. Locals were all gathered around the stalls having coffee and rolls for breakfast. Here is with the crowd started to roll In. Many backpackers and people staying in hostels all gathered around this food market to take advantage of the inexpensive food. Although I had breakfast at the hotel, I took the opportunity to sit down in the shade, have a cup of coffee and watch all the people.
They seem to be convention of men with lederhosen. I can’t imagine how they were wearing. It was so hot and the lederhosen are made of heavy leather. As I saw them throughout the city I think what was happening was that they were just going from bar to bar To keep themselves hydrated. It was entertaining . Now I decided it was time to take the train because it was too hot to continue walking.
The train stations were elaborate underground malls. They had food stores and clothing stores centered around the openings to go for the different trains. There was so many different lines it was a bit confusing as I was not able to understand all of the words and names. I finally figured it out and made my way to the area called the residences. Here was a beautiful English garden, government buildings that at one time been palaces and the residence of Ludwig I. They were setting up for some type of a festival Add stalls were being set up and much of the area was roped off. I stopped at Starbucks, yesterday was the Starbucks right there next to the English garden, and grabbed a coffee. I went in to the English garden and sat in the shade of the area along with locals having their lunch and people just sitting there reading and enjoying the beauty of the garden.
By this time in the afternoon I was truly beat from the heat and took the subway back to the train station and walk back to my hotel. Unfortunately my hotel room was no relief. Tonight I grab pizza down in the main square for dinner. I sat next to a 15-year-old student from Italy who is staying In Germany for a month by himself taking a course in German. He told me he’s looking forward to going home and is in no hurry to come back to Germany. I found the people pretty friendly and I really can say I could spend more time in Munich.
In the evening, I have the local park. They were setting up the beer garden and it was getting crowded with people after work. The bar set ups were portable and they will lounge chairs and beach chairs all over the park for people to sit. They hung lights in the trees end it almost look like it was makeshift but I do believe it was them every night. I walked around a little bit and had a Coke and called it a night. Back on the train in the morning. Another sleepless night in the heat.
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