So, I decided to stay a few more weeks in Germany. And yes, this is THAT time when they have that "little" beer fest they call... OKTOBERFEST! So of course I couldn't miss it. I don't drink. And even if I could, all the barley in beer is a big no no because of my gluten intolerance issue. Still, if you are in Germany around this time you just have to go!
We woke up and went to the train station. It is an hour and a half train commute to Munich. As soon as we got to the train station, I was delighted to see my favorite coffee brand in one of the shops. I am not a heavy coffee drinker. But this brand I just can't resist! So we made a quick stop, I grabbed a big to-go cappuccino and as soon as I took the first sip, I was in Lavazza heaven.
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| Lavazza cappuccino. Soooooo GOOOD!!! |
It was a very nice, bright day and my delicious coffee made the train trip even more enjoyable.
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| Train station |
As soon as we get off the train and out of the station, first thing I see... thousands of bikes. Left and right. EVERYWHERE!
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| Bike parking |
After some walking, the promised land! ;)
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| Entrance |
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| View of the first tents. Early in the morning. |
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| Olympic Rings roller coaster |
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Lowenbrau tent. Yes, that is a lion drinking beer :)
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| Beer barrels |
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Horses wearing some serious bling!
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Inside one of the tents
Ok Now. You get to watch some very happy people. Already drunk at noon! hehe. And I'm told this is the PG version. As people get more drunk... things get crazy. As in not being this civilized and calm anymore. More like dancing on the tables, getting naked. Throwing underwear all over the place and yes, some fun, over the top make out sessions. But that is more in the wee hours. And after that, there is what they call beer zombies. Or simply put, drunk people who pass out in the grass all over the place. Bodies everywhere. And normally there are two scenarios.
1. They pass out, sleep and wake up the next day and go home
2. They pass out, sleep and wake up the next day to go straight to the tents and keep drinking!
I did not see any of this because normally I am not too keen of these big party/drunk people scenarios so we went to the day time festivities :) . Even so, it was pretty awesome and I had a lot of fun. See, people who drink tend to think that those of us who don't drink don't have fun. Less far from the truth. We have a BLAST. Watching people act funny and stupid while drunk. |
That reminds me there were plenty of REALLY funny moments. As soon as we arrive we see a medical team who just had to stitch a guy's forehead. AND the dude was so drunk he kept rambling . Well most like trying to ramble LOL. They were trying to get rid of him but he wouldn't go. I think the police and medical team have a lot of patience to deal with um... not so rational people.
Then we had lunch in a very nice restaurant on the side of the fest. Because the tents were PACKED and we were starving. Food was simply amazing. As we were about to leave, I see a guy dressed as a.... SHARK. Yes, a shark! lol and if that wasn't enough, apparently the kid (18 maybe?) was high on something reeeally good because he was growling and moving his fins and charging towards people! First he came to our table and did that to one of us. He got really close, supposedly biting the lady. I swear I was expecting the tv crew thinking it was part of a prank show. But nope, the kid was just having some fun. He kept laughing and charging until he got kicked out of the restaurant. the manager went out to talk with him and he was bummed he couldn't have any more fun. hahahahah Crazy shit. This was hilarious. I laughed so so hard that my belly hurt. Hours later I ws still cracking up every time I remembered this. People's faces were priceless. And the kid was seriously having a blast. And that makes me think. That would be the most hilarious prank ever on a triathlon swim start. As I triathlete, I have no doubt it will creep people out right before going into the ocean for a long swim in what we call the S house.
Then as we were getting ready to take a bus and go to another part of the city to get some stuff I needed to cook a Puerto Rican dinner, two American guys passed us, speaking English and with a list of pick up phrases in German. I said "have fun, guys" and they were so drunk they thought I was a German girl and they had to speak in German to me. So I got some of the German pick up lines. You are cute want to have a beer with me? being my favorite one. All this trying to mumble some German. Never mind I was holding hands with my guy ;)
Well, as for every need there must be a solution, if you are so drunk and out of it you can't walk anymore but still want to keep moving, there are some happy bike taxi guys to take you where you want.
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| Bike taxi |
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I got one of these :-D . Good luck with the translation ;)
Spatzl i mog di
It was a fun fun day. Looking forward to next year. I might even stay for the night festivities!!! |
