Notes from Munich

A day trip to visit Neuschwanstein Castle.

Bonding over core memories with fellow solo travelers.

A scary bridge that I could not get off of fast enough.

Castles with over-the-top interior design.

The mirror room at the Linderhof Castle.

Mountain and lakeside views framed by castle windows.

The sleepy little town of Oberammergau and its once-in-a-decade traditions.

Fields covered in dandelions.

A park full of swans, ducks, and geese.

English Garden.

Watching baby ducks swim to keep up with their mama. 

The extravagance of Asamkirche.

Smelling the lilacs before I could even see them.

Cinnamon pretzels covered in almonds, Augustiner Weissbier (bavarian wheat beer), sauerkraut, and sausages. 

A pair learning to waltz.

Hoping the person who stole my labeled food twice from the hostel kitchen got the week they deserved. 

Coral tulips.

Evening strolls and people-watching in Marienplatz.

A chili-infused pickle bought from a deli stand that was just for different olives and pickles.

Finishing a long day at a traditional beer tavern.

Learning that ordering a Bavarian Sausage Salad isn’t going to be the salad you envisioned.

Viktualienmarkt.

An exceptional tour guide who shared his passion for sharing the history of the Dachau Concentration Camp with others with the right amount of humility and respect.

Helpful and patient people on the train.

Spending an afternoon exploring The Olympic Park and Stadium of the 1972 Summer Games.

The mirage of thousands of lime green stadium seats.