Friday, October 3, 2008

175th Oktoberfest Munchen

Three of us non-Germans decided to buy dirndls and go to Oktoberfest. We took the 5am train since we didnt' have tickets and would need to wait in line.


Therese and Leslie

We felt very old on the way there. Everyone else was about 10 years younger than our average age.

This the tent we went to

Here's the line at the tent. This is why we didn't get inside.

Instead we made friends outside and sat in the biergarten.

First biers.


Pepe's hat


I'm mowing a bretzel, but the man behind me is getting jacked working today.

Freezing in the cold. It starts to rain soon, too.



The Lederer Horses
Most insane swings ever. Not only do they spin like normal swings, but it also goes up about 350 feet into the air.

Too much rain and cold, so we headed back into downtown to grab some food


Our dirndls




Once we got back to Oktoberfest, we decided to go on rides.




This guy had about 15 twins all in the same outfit. Not exactly traditional german garb




Dancing tee cups - coffee shop


Waiting in line for hot chocolate

Finding interns at Oktoberfest

Our new friends on the train ride home. The train was so packed people filled the aisles and were sitting on the overhead luggage racks. These guys sang to us in German and asked if we "spoke Germany" and then said "I am a steak". They did actually end up knowing English.

Please note the cow on the overhead racks






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