This group definitely has a great deal of stamina. That is a quality that is greatly appreciated by group leaders and tour managers. It is also a trait that will serve any European traveler well. Europe's cities have an overwhelming amount of cultural attractions and "must see" sights. This morning was a treat. The third group from Austin arrived in Munich this morning (too bad they missed yesterday). That meant that the rest of the group had free time until 2:00 PM! Time to explore! Our little group of eight enjoyed a typical European breakfast and then made the decision to haul ourselves out to the Alte Pinakothek, the museum of the Old European Masters. After a morning with Rubens, Raphael, Da Vinci, Rembrandt, Dürer, and many others, we decided to take a stroll through the Englischer Garten, with a stop for lunch at the Chinesischer Turm. Last night's rain and today's clouds kept the temperature pleasant for our big stroll through Munich.
The afternoon was filled with our bus tour of Munich with our local guide Marcus. Marcus is absolutely the best city guide in Munich. The highlight of the bus tour was a personal walking tour of Nymphenburg Palace (the summer home of our royal family, the Wittelsbachers). We ended with a rainy walk to the Marienplatz to watch the Glockenspiel. The rain has continued throughout the day, but has not stopped us from enjoying our time here. I was even foolish enough to brave the high winds and driving rain on the observation platform of the Olympic Tower (200 meters high).
Tomorrow we start the day at the Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial, and then head out for the medieval walled town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber.
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Location:Munich
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