Your annual vacation/holidays

[Kilana2]

It depends on which beers. There is a great variety. Doppelbock commonly has about 8% to 10% ABV; sometimes even higher. On the other hand, there are plenty of American craft beers in that range. Oktoberfest seasonal "Marzen" beer in Germany is typically around 6%. Kolsch, Helles, and Schwarzbier are around 5%.



It's interesting how well-known Oktoberfest is so far away in America. When I was talking to some friends from Switzerland, they were unfamiliar with it.

We have an annual party in Erlangen, too. It is called Bergkirchweih. Everyone wears Dirndl and Leather pants. I don't go there because there are too many drunk people. This year was quite bad. I've never seen so many drunk people around when I was in town later in the evening. At least I would never go there alone as a girl or woman. Some girls report sexual assaults. As to alcoholic beverages: it is like Mallorca, Ballermann, and not really my cup of tea......

 

[Gary Mitchell]

When I used to go on vacations I'd sometimes go up to the mountains in Northeast Georgia. There is a small town (tourist trap) named Helen that is modeled after an Alpine village. They have a pretty big Oktoberfest but I was never there at that time of year.

 

[Turd Ferguson]

I remember going to Busch Gardens in Williamsburg, VA and one of the countries was Germany and I always loved going to the Festhaus and sitting at the long tables eating sauerkraut listening to the German music and watching the German dancers. I REALLY need to go back since I'm old enough to drink.

Also, across from Cincinnati in Newport, KY they usually have an Oktoberfest celebration (although I can never remember to take off work for until it's too late )

 

[Mr. Laser Beam]

Good news: I kicked jet lag’s ass.

 

[TribbleFeeder]

Good news: I kicked jet lag’s ass.

Nice!!!

 

[TEACAKE'S PLEATHER DOME]

I want a full Oktoberfest report @Mr. Laser Beam ! I hope you and your dad have the best time!!

 

[Mr. Laser Beam]

I want a full Oktoberfest report @Mr. Laser Beam ! I hope you and your dad have the best time!!

I hope so too. We had a great three days in Berlin and now that we’re in Munich I suspect it will be awesome as well. I promise a full report once we get home.

 

[rhubarbodendron]

the forecast for Munich predicts warm weather for the next 2 days. In the night from Friday to Saturday there might be a bit of rain and Saturday will get uncomfortably cold (but dry). From Sunday on it'll get warmer again but not as warm as tomorrow.
Hence, I'd recommend you'd go to the Oktoberfest on Thursday. (plus: the weekends are usually badly crowded). If you stay longer, go on Tuesday. That's family day and most rides will be cheaper. Also, there'll be less drunks.

 

[Kilana2]

I hope so too. We had a great three days in Berlin and now that we’re in Munich I suspect it will be awesome as well. I promise a full report once we get home.

I'm looking forward to it.

 

[Nyotarules]

I spent two days in Scotland this week, I forgot how beautiful the rest of the UK is outside ugly London

 

[Mr. Laser Beam]

Toured the camp at Dachau today.

There are no words...

 

[Kilana2]

Toured the camp at Dachau today.

There are no words...

I was there during a graduating class trip. Time for reflection before you enter the party in Munich.

 

[TribbleFeeder]

Possibly going to Vegas in may to see my friends elope and go to Punk Rock Bowling.

I need to get some serious prescriptions from my doctor that will keep me asleep for 6 hours.

I wish they would let me take an anxiety pill with a sleeping pill but apparently they usually interact badly. I want to be totally knocked out.

Edit: For the plane!

 

[Mr. Laser Beam]

I (hic) love (burp) Munich

 

[Kilana2]

I (hic) love (burp) Munich

Cheers!

 

[Mr. Laser Beam]

O’zapft is!

 

[Nyotarules]

Good news: I kicked jet lag’s ass.

Did she kick back?

 

[Mr. Laser Beam]

^ Negative!

She may strike again after the trip home..but I’ll be ready!

 

[TEACAKE'S PLEATHER DOME]

Possibly going to Vegas in may to see my friends elope and go to Punk Rock Bowling.

I need to get some serious prescriptions from my doctor that will keep me asleep for 6 hours.

I wish they would let me take an anxiety pill with a sleeping pill but apparently they usually interact badly. I want to be totally knocked out.

For the wedding or the bowling?

 

[1001001]

We've confirmed our trip to spend Christmas in Los Angeles.