Before our tour to Dachau, we had lunch with Drew at MarianPlatz - center of Old Town.
Walked around Old Town through the “gate.”
Stoped in to the Cathedral
Then Bill and I took a tour to the Dachau Concentration Camp. Our guide, Michael, was very knowledgeable. He helped us see what happened here through a German’s perspective. Hitler had one message that if you didn’t do what he said, you would be killed. It was an emotional day to hear and see what tool place.
The drive to Munich was on a fast highway with the Alps in the distance. Speed limits changed quickly from no speed limit to 120, 80, 60 kms.
Checked into the Hilton Garden Inn, returned the cars at the airport. Then promptly left for Old Town (Karlsplatz)
Had our first beer in Munich
Saturday was spent at Oktoberfest among crowds of people. We first watched the parade of the different floats that “opened “ Oktoberfest. So many people it was hard to get any photos but captured this one on the way to the “tents” where all the excitement was beginning.
We went to the KinderFest so Arlo could ride the carnival rides.
We all rode the Ferris wheel
Ate some delicious food and drank beer
Each day we were in Munich, we walked between 8 and 10 miles.
Before we left Teisendorf, we walked through their town and had coffee and pastries - Arlo loved the chocolate croissants.
Narrow streets, lots of locals buying groceries at their market, big tractors driving those narrow streets.
Walked to the one of two breweries in the town.
Drove to Munich for Oktoberfest- the beginning of a crazy time of beer, sausages, and pretzels.
Today’s adventure took us on a train ride into Salzburg among the Alps.We were able to walk to the train from our condo. Then 20 minutes later we were in Salzburg.
Another full day walking in Old Town, touring the Hohensalzburg castle, Mirabell Gardens, Mozart’s home, and BierGartens.
Once in Salzburg, we walked along the different shops and restaurants. Narrow streets, but cars still ran on them.
Another funicular to the tour the large castle, Fortress HohenSalzburg. This is central Europe’s largest, completely renovated Fortress, dating from the 11th Century.
From the top of the castle, the views of Salzburg were
Lunch outside of the castle was a treat. Dessert was fun, a Salzberg Nockerl and apple strudel.
Look at Carl’s lunch Salmon and potatoes supreme came wrapped in foil looking like a swan.
We then toured Mozart’s birthplace to see documents, pictures, and original instruments from the family.
A walk to The Augustiner Bräu Mülln - beer garden.
The last stop of the day was a walk through the Mirabell Gardens where Maria and the children danced around the fountain in the Sound of Music.
18th century oldest Dwarf Garden in Europe.
