Ein Prosit!!

The first bratwurst!!

   Our next stop on the tour of Europe was the one city I had been to before - Munich!! After getting settled into our hostel we headed to the Viktualienmarkt. We were absolutely starving because it was 4:00 and we hadn't really eaten anything all day!! We jumped into German life by each getting a bratwurst and splitting a soft pretzel. Actually, we ate a bratwurst for every meal those few days. When in Germany, right? We then walked around a little and saw the sights, including the Hofbrauhaus!!! We also stopped in a traditional shop and Deanna and I tried on dirndls, or traditional Bavarian women clothings. It was so cool because, being from the highly German Cincinnati, I have actually seen quite a lot of traditional German clothing in my day. But I had never tried it on. So that was exciting. We went back and hung out at the hostel where we had the biggest shock ever. We met a few Canadians and Olivia realized that one of their friends back at school was also one of her friends. She even recognized one of them from Facebook pictures. It is an absolutely tiny world!!

Dachau

   The next day, our one full day in Munich, we headed to Dachau. This was the first concentration camp and served as an example for how concentration camps were supposed to be. We spent a very long time there. It was a highly emotional and draining morning but 100% worth it. That afternoon we went to the English Garden, which is an absolutely beautiful park area. We had to use the Metro and buses to get there and decided that Munich's public transport system is second only to London.

   Munich was a whirlwind trip but it was still amazing!! I was able to put my token German words into use. Also, thanks to my Dad who has randomly said things in the language my entire life, I was occasionally able to understand other things. All in all, this stop was great!!

Viktualienmarkt. I took this same picture 3 years ago!