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Weekend solo trip to Munich (Munchen). I think they call this ‘getting to know oneself’. I call it getting to know the cold dark Frankfurt train station at an ungodly hour after sleeping through your stop. eeeek.

Overnight train, arrived early Saturday morning. Walked around the city: Marienplatz and the glockenspiel, the Frankenkirch (Gothic cathedral said to be built by the devil due to the fact that it was built super fast), Asamkirche (Rococo cathedral), the Hoffbrauhaus (the most famous Munich beer hall, where Hitler made several important speeches), a beer garden for some dunkel-sipping and pretzel consuming.

That night I met some friendly British guys living in Munich and we ventured out to a Cuban place for mojitos.

Sunday I spent the day at the Pinakothek Museums. Yet again the German museums proved to be phenomenal.

Alte Pinakothek (Middle Ages to 18th century painting)

Neue Pinakothek (18th and 19th century painting and sculpture) Very interesting was the 19th century painting on display that was under restoration. At 8 meters wide it took up the whole room. Very interesting to see how they repair the cracks and blemishes in the canvas.

Pinakothek der Modern with a fantastic collection on the history of furniture. Impressive collection of 20th century paintings. Absolutely loved it. Am now totally obsessed with modern furniture design.

That afternoon there was a giant parade celebrating Carnival, or the last hoorah before Lent. Hundreds of people dressed in costumes on elaborate floats. There was a “wild west” float with cowboys and indians, a saloon, & a confederate flag (Not quite western but made me laugh all the same)

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