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of the Oktoberfest and BMW, we got a 1/2 day to enjoy the delights
of this Bavarian town. We went past the 'Theresienwiese' grounds
where the Oktoberfest is held. They were already putting up hanger-sized
beer tents when we drove past. (For anyone interested in the Oktoberfest,
it runs for 15 days prior to the first Sun in Oct - the opening
ceremony was the recommended time to attend).
Sightseeing included the Glockenspiel in Marienplatz - a series
of figurines do some actions on the hour at 3 specified hours of
the day - and climbing the tower of the new town hall for a view
over Munich. 
Of course, I cannot fail to mention a visit to 'Hofbrauhaus', one
of the beer halls and sampling the litre glass of beers! At this
point perhaps some of you are thinking that alcohol seems to be
featuring very highly here. On the contrary, you've got it ALL wrong.
I was merely embracing the culture of all the countries through
which I passed. The fact that many of them liked their beer was
pure coincidence!! ;-)
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