Munich: City of the Monk

Our last day in Munich was a snowy/rainy/cold one, but it was excellent nonetheless! Mary Margaret and I went on a guided tour of the old town of Munich (we started with the German speaking tour group but made our way to the English speaking tour group eventually ha). As typical for us, we were nerding out with all of the interesting history facts. Munich is an amazing city, and I highly recommend visiting if given the opportunity.

Kirsten and Amanda arrived this morning. We met in the Marienplatz and had Bavarian bratwurst sandwiches and some Bavarian beer in a beer garden. The city was extremely packed due to the Easter holiday, but it definitely makes for some great people watching.

Tonight, we went to a German restaurant and had delicious Bavarian cuisine. As typical in Germany, our restaurant table neighbors wanted to chat with us. One of our neighbors did not speak English, so that conversation did not go very far. Our other table neighbor spoke English fairly well and was giving us Munich suggestions and tips. He even called his wife (who is currently in the United States) and asked her to speak with us and tell us her favorite things about Munich.

We've had a great time traveling before our rotation begins. We leave Munich for Istanbul in the morning, and we are excited to see where we will be for the month! However, tomorrow I will sure miss wearing a new Easter dress and having lunch with my family. I miss you all and love you to Florida (a little family joke).

Mary waiting on the S-Bahn (train)

Mary in front of the "Mary" statue

Another really cool door in Munich

St. Peter's Cathedral

Frauenkirche

A map of Munich

Bratwurst sandwich and German beer.

Having a 1/2 liter in a Biergarten (Beer Garden)

Neues Rathaus from St. Peter's Cathedral

Frauenkirche from St. Peter's Cathedral

Kirsten and Amanda at the top of St. Peter's Cathedral

Mary Margaret and I at the top of St. Peter's Cathedral

Love,
Brooke