Munchen Part 2

After settling in the hotel, we decided to head out as a group to explore the city. Most specifically the good old glockenspiel. We walked for what felt like forever until we got to this area with tons of shopping! After winding through the shops we found it, and just in time for the performance!

If you've never seen a video of the glockenspiel, here's a YouTube video! I tried taking my own video, but this things is really long and it was sucking down my battery like no one's business. I figured someone has to have a video of it, and sure enough! Thanks YouTube! :)

After watching the clock sound we split off in different directions to do some shopping and exploring. I found this awesome apron for Andrew. I just couldn't pass it up! (Plus in London I got him and King Henry VIII apron. I figure this was now our new tradition.) I also scored a magnet, 2 shirts, a hoodie, and some postcards. Here's some picture highlights of my day in Munich:

1. We climbed to the top of yet ANOTHER church (St. Peter's). This one was much harder for me. The stairs were open slats and that made all the difference. I felt like an old lady because I had to stop several times because I was dizzy. The view at the top made it all worth it though, and I was glad I decided to do it!

I love this picture because you can see the guy's camera

2. Street vendors are the best, and for a small tip they will get you an awesome photo. :)

Took forever because my friend couldn't figure out how to work my camera! 

3. The Market in Munich was full of all kinds of goodies. I seriously debated trying to take some sausage home with me.

In the Marketplace

4. St Peter's chuch in Munich was stunning on the inside. There were all kinds of beautiful things, only after I walked past it did someone tell me the jewled bones were real. EEK! Majorly creepy, but it was truly a beautiful church...

5. As we walked in a group we had to stop at the famous Brew House in Munich. I only peeked inside, but it was cool! We made a quick stop to the gift shop where Maurice got some nice collectibles, and got out of the tourist trap ASAP.

Image taken from Google

6. The best part of my day was definitely the time spent with my classmates. Up until this point we were all so busy trying to meet German friends and bonding with our buddies. Now that we were staying together it was very easy to be friends. Maurice is from Dallas so we bonded quite easily. We both laughed as our Minnesota classmates would stop to talk with panhandlers and we just kept on walkin. We both also tried in vain to teach them Yankees how to stroll. We were often seen in the back of the pack complaining about all the walking. :)

Some of my Classmates, and prof!

7. I almost forgot, but for lunch I had this delicious pretzel souffle. YUM!

The best part of it all was a fabulous late night chat with Ann and Kelly my roommates. I really do look up to them as professionals in the field of Tech Comm and now as friends. They offered some great encouragement and support that night. I feel lucky to have met them. I also blogged about the relationship of my classmates the next day for our school blog. You can read it here.