The keyboard is all messed up again so this post isn't going to be all that long. And for being away from here for three days, I haven't really done a whole lot.
So I just got into Paris about an hour ago, instead of yesterday like I had planned. The train ride to Munich from Berlin took a little over 5 hours, which was more than I had bargained for. I didn't get into my hostel until about seven that night, so I didn't see any of Munich that day. No biggie, just a setback.
I fell a little bit in love with Munich yesterday. The people seem happy, I love the atomoshpere and the sights, and the street musicians were actually good for once! I felt as though there was culture just oozing out of the place. I started off the day a little late; I was tired so I slept in and then read some in the morning after breakfast, so I wasn't showered and out and about until noon. I started off looking for the Residena, but ended up in the Marienplatz instead. It was really cool; a lot like the Grand Place in Brussels. There were cool buildings and churches and the like. Right next to the Marienplatz was Petersplatz, which was a little square with a really big open air market. Later on in the day I came back to try a little German chocolate and some bread thing (both were really good). After that I went to the Residenz; you'll have to see the pictures of this place to believe just how amazing it was. The Residenz used to be the home for the Dukes and whatnot that ruled the area, and so it was basically a ginormous mansion. It was SO cool; it even had it's own theatre.
After that I went to the English Garden, Munich's Central Park. I think it's probably my favorite so far. I rounded out the day with a couple churches and a German beer, then went to bed. I arrived in Paris after a 6 hour train ride a little while ago. And that's all I've been up to for the last few days!
I want to see several sites around here, most especially the Louvre. I also plan on taking a day trip(maybe on my way to Arles) to visit the Palace of Versailles. I'll be back here to blog on Monday or Tuesday night, probably.
Oh and Mom, the language thing hasn't really been an issue. I don't talk much here anyway, and when I do it's to order food or a ticket or something, and usually the people I'm dealing with speak a little english, or I only have to know phrase or two.
Ok, that's it for now. See you in a few days!
-Swag
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Hey Ben,
If you have time, check out the Musee D'Orsay on the other bank of the Seine. There's an entire floor of impressionist paintings in that museum...absolutely gorgeous. The Louvre doesn't house stuff that recent. But what the Louvre does have...ooo la la...
Uncle Tim
Hey son: I thought I would drop you a note while in LA. I am pleased you adventure is going so well. It has been fun sharing you stories with the other trainers. You Mom and I miss you very much, and look forward to your safe return to the US! Love, dad
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