Munich Round II

“Work”…Despite not being required to start our internship until after the class ends, I decided to start two weeks early to give some flexibility to take a few days off over the next month. One of the other students, Jake, and I are interning for the local IP firm Zimmermann & Partner. The view from my office is less than a block from the city center and absolutely stunning! Not a bad place to spend the afternoon after class and it comes with unlimited coke, oj and sparkling mineral vassa. Sold. Boss is totally cool and everyone in the office is really nice.

Kristi (Keith’s sister) came to visit for a night before leaving back to the states. I convinced her to go dirndl shopping and now can’t wait to have a German dirndl party in SF. We even met the creepy little dirndl guy from the ad!

Disposable Bbqing… Craving a little home and inspired by the 3 euro disposable bbqs at the store, the boys organized a little courtyard gathering. The other veggie Nick found some 100% veggie schnitzel, yes it actually says 100%… that’s one serious guarantee. It was a bit like soggy cardboard but a nice gesture Deutschland. A couple of beers, some serious flames, a few kebabs and fruit salad… the locals walking by looked at us like we were crazy.







Lowenbrau Bike Ride… One day after work I went for a bike ride. Three hours later and doubling back about 10 times we managed to locate the Lowenbrau beer garden on the island of the Isaar River. Well worth the wait! A giant stein and an even bigger pretzel later I was a happy camper, we spent the evening comparing cultures and enjoying the gorgeous weather outside. We were having such a good time, we stayed until it was a bit too dark which made the ride home without lights a bit exhilarating. I could not believe how many people were on the river partying, music and bonfires everywhere. Gerd warned me of the “Sausage Police”, but I decided the river would be an ideal place for the 4th of July that coming weekend.




Worldcup Public Viewing II…. We decided to watch Germany in the quarter finals at the Public viewing in the English Garden. The boys scoped out the spot the night before and while it was a noble effort, we must remind them which way the sun rises and sets. Recognize the blue blankets? A continued thank you to Continental Airlines, these blankets have really gotten their use. ;) Four hours of sun, four steins of beer, and many games of Euker… the game finally started! Germany kicked some ass and the streets got crazy!