James writes
Day 58
Today we got lost for morning tea. We took a s-bahn 3 stops ,then we took the tram 3 stops, then the bus 3 stops. For morning tea we went to Paula's bakery and café. It was interesting.
We found the s-bahn to take us home then went to the Viktualienmarkt and had lunch there. It was a busy place with lots of different foods. There was a giant selection of fish and you could buy food to take home or eat there. We found a table and ate lunch, we had sushi and sausages. Once we had finished we went and got icecream. We walked around half the market looking and then cut through two stalls to get back to Dad.
It started to rain on our way home, so we ducked into the Italian restaurant where we ate last time and the waiter remembered my name! The rain cleared so we went to the hotel and picked up our luggage. Then off to the airportready for a 35 hour trip. I like flying on long planes because they have screens in front of you. It is pretty easy to sleep on the plane.
When we got home our luggage hadn't arrived with us. It didn't come until two days later....
Monday, 25 July 2016
Wednesday, 20 July 2016
Biergarten zum Abendessen
Emma writes
Day 57
Today we went to the Deutsches museum. There was so many things to do and see. We saw loads of boats. Fun fun fun. There was an aquarium. There was some goggles and a light you would look through the goggles and see sea animals it was fun. Then we went to a place and they would put on a lightning show it was loud.
It was so hot today we went to a beach beside the river. We swam in our knickers. There were lots of other people there too. Then we went to watch people surfing in the river. It was fun to watch. The first man with an orange beard and a helmet he was funny. He jumped on his board but fell off before he started surfing. It was jump, plop!!
Then we went to the beer garden. Because it was so hot there were tens of thousands of people in the garden, swimming in the river, picnicking and having a drink in the beer garden. I got to help feed a 1 month old baby it was a boy named Julius then we got an Eisblock and Eis. James and I made new friends which was good.
Another Beer Garden!?!?!?
Holly writes:
Day 56
So close yet so far from NZ. Today we woke up and threw open the doors to the terrace. The snow was bright and the trees shielded the houses and cars. It was a very amazing view. Breakfast was included and being very German we ate sausages before reverting back to baked beans and pastries and fruit salad. It was still three hours before we had to leave the hotel so we swam in the pool and would sit in the sauna until we couldn't stand it anymore and then dunk our selves in the freezing water bucket they had for that very purpose.
Finally it was time to leave and we jumped on a train and were whisked back to Munich. We dumped the bag at the hotel and found exactly what Munich was famous for. Another beer garden. This one was located and the Englisher garden. After a beer and some chips we decided to find the artificial wave (only for experts unfortunately). The map signs were no use because we didn't understand German so we set of in the direction of the lake at the end.
On arrival it was pretty clear we were in the wrong place but something we did spot was paddle boats. So we payed for half an hour and jumped in a red one. We all took turns driving (at least me Emma and James did. Mum was quite happy to sit in the back holding the umbrella. There were to big islands in the middle of the lake which we steered around, looking at some of the nest birds had built by piling sticks in the water until it was high and dry. A little nest island of its own. Half an hour went by fast and dinner time was nearing so we caught the bus back to central Munich.
It was Germany but sausages twenty four seven kind of makes you dislike them a tiny bit more. We found a nice looking Italian restaurant and opted for pizza and pasta. Home is only days away. I can't wait!
Auf Wiedersehen zum letzten Mal,
Holly
Day 56
So close yet so far from NZ. Today we woke up and threw open the doors to the terrace. The snow was bright and the trees shielded the houses and cars. It was a very amazing view. Breakfast was included and being very German we ate sausages before reverting back to baked beans and pastries and fruit salad. It was still three hours before we had to leave the hotel so we swam in the pool and would sit in the sauna until we couldn't stand it anymore and then dunk our selves in the freezing water bucket they had for that very purpose.
Finally it was time to leave and we jumped on a train and were whisked back to Munich. We dumped the bag at the hotel and found exactly what Munich was famous for. Another beer garden. This one was located and the Englisher garden. After a beer and some chips we decided to find the artificial wave (only for experts unfortunately). The map signs were no use because we didn't understand German so we set of in the direction of the lake at the end.
On arrival it was pretty clear we were in the wrong place but something we did spot was paddle boats. So we payed for half an hour and jumped in a red one. We all took turns driving (at least me Emma and James did. Mum was quite happy to sit in the back holding the umbrella. There were to big islands in the middle of the lake which we steered around, looking at some of the nest birds had built by piling sticks in the water until it was high and dry. A little nest island of its own. Half an hour went by fast and dinner time was nearing so we caught the bus back to central Munich.
It was Germany but sausages twenty four seven kind of makes you dislike them a tiny bit more. We found a nice looking Italian restaurant and opted for pizza and pasta. Home is only days away. I can't wait!
Auf Wiedersehen zum letzten Mal,
Holly
Tuesday, 19 July 2016
The Zugspitz
Scott writes
Day 55
This blog is a day late as we went to the mountains but left most of our luggage in Munich (including computers).
The day started early. Our accomodation comes with breakfast so we ate up large. Then it was off to find a train into the alps. After a journey of about 1.5 hours we missed our stop. The German railway workers have been so friendly and helpful, except they have no idea exactly where you should go. This time it was the ticket man's fault. Still, after we got off at the next station in the next town, another man helped us and we caugh a bus to Eibsee. From there we got on a cable car that went straight up the mountain to the top. The Zugspitz is the highest mountain in Germany, at 2,962m. It sits on the border with Austria. You can also catch a cable car up from the Austrian side
The top has great views and large viewing platforms. Being Germany, there is more than one place to buy sausages and beer, even at the very peak. So, while in Rome (or should that be Bavaria...) it was sausages and beer for lunch.
We then took a cable car down to the skifield where the children had a great time sledding on the snow. After that it was a train down the mountain to Garmisch-Partenkirchen then a short bus ride to our hotel, The Grand Hotel Sonnenbichl. It was a short walk from town... but worth every step. It was a large old hotel and we weren't expecting much but it turned out to be 5 star. Enormous rooms, huge pool, sauna (which James and Holly loved) and a balcony with a view of the alps, including ski ramps.
The whole valley had ski lifts going up in all directions, with grassed gaps running down the wooded hills - these gaps being ski runs in winter. The temperature is currently in the high 20's in the valley and it is busy but not frantic. It must be very full in winter.
Dinner was a a beer garden in town. Any self respecting place in Bavaria has a number of beer gardens. Great food, great beer and enough noise so that the children aren't a nuisance to other diners.
Another good day.
Day 55
This blog is a day late as we went to the mountains but left most of our luggage in Munich (including computers).
The day started early. Our accomodation comes with breakfast so we ate up large. Then it was off to find a train into the alps. After a journey of about 1.5 hours we missed our stop. The German railway workers have been so friendly and helpful, except they have no idea exactly where you should go. This time it was the ticket man's fault. Still, after we got off at the next station in the next town, another man helped us and we caugh a bus to Eibsee. From there we got on a cable car that went straight up the mountain to the top. The Zugspitz is the highest mountain in Germany, at 2,962m. It sits on the border with Austria. You can also catch a cable car up from the Austrian side
The top has great views and large viewing platforms. Being Germany, there is more than one place to buy sausages and beer, even at the very peak. So, while in Rome (or should that be Bavaria...) it was sausages and beer for lunch.
We then took a cable car down to the skifield where the children had a great time sledding on the snow. After that it was a train down the mountain to Garmisch-Partenkirchen then a short bus ride to our hotel, The Grand Hotel Sonnenbichl. It was a short walk from town... but worth every step. It was a large old hotel and we weren't expecting much but it turned out to be 5 star. Enormous rooms, huge pool, sauna (which James and Holly loved) and a balcony with a view of the alps, including ski ramps.
The whole valley had ski lifts going up in all directions, with grassed gaps running down the wooded hills - these gaps being ski runs in winter. The temperature is currently in the high 20's in the valley and it is busy but not frantic. It must be very full in winter.
Dinner was a a beer garden in town. Any self respecting place in Bavaria has a number of beer gardens. Great food, great beer and enough noise so that the children aren't a nuisance to other diners.
Another good day.
Sunday, 17 July 2016
Beautiful Munich
Theresa writes
Day 54
We start the day with croissants and bacon to celebrate Scott's birthday. Then its off to the airport this morning to fly to Munich. The transport is so easy (and cheap) that we quickly arrive at the airport and we have about two hours to kill. So we find a cafe and play another few games of Monopoly deal.
Munich is beautiful, an old city with cobbled streets and lots of old buildings. We take in the town hall which is intricately carved and has a glockenspiel show a couple of times a day and a couple of churches that surround the central square. It's a warm Sunday afternoon so there are many people out enjoying the weather and lots of buskers to entertain us. We love Munich; around every corner is a square or a street filled with outdoor cafes or pubs.
For dinner we opt for the Hofbrahaus. The place is full of people and its huge. Oompah music playing which the kids love. Pork knuckle, meatloaf and sausages for tea. Yum.
Day 54
We start the day with croissants and bacon to celebrate Scott's birthday. Then its off to the airport this morning to fly to Munich. The transport is so easy (and cheap) that we quickly arrive at the airport and we have about two hours to kill. So we find a cafe and play another few games of Monopoly deal.
Munich is beautiful, an old city with cobbled streets and lots of old buildings. We take in the town hall which is intricately carved and has a glockenspiel show a couple of times a day and a couple of churches that surround the central square. It's a warm Sunday afternoon so there are many people out enjoying the weather and lots of buskers to entertain us. We love Munich; around every corner is a square or a street filled with outdoor cafes or pubs.
For dinner we opt for the Hofbrahaus. The place is full of people and its huge. Oompah music playing which the kids love. Pork knuckle, meatloaf and sausages for tea. Yum.
Saturday, 16 July 2016
T.V Tower
James Blogs
Day 53
Today we had to get up early because Mum booked us to go to the Reichstag Dome at 8:30. The Reichstag is the German Parliament. We got audioguides and went into the Dome. The ramp to the top was 1.3km long. The top had an amazing view but not as good as the view we were about to see.
After we went to the DDR Museum. It was showing you what life was like in East Germany. There was a car simulater and a computer where you typed your name and it prints it out in Russian. There was a movie theatre and a TV showing old TV shows. The East Germans liked sunbathing and swimming in the nude and there were pictures of this too!
Finally we bought tickets for the TV tower. But we had to wait two hours until our ticket was valid. Once we were through security we crammed into a lift. We went up. There was an amazing view. Afterwards we visited a piece of the wall in East Germany where artists had drawn on the wall.
Then we came home and had ribs and vegetables for dinner. We also had cake because it is Dad's birthday tomorrow!
Day 53
Today we had to get up early because Mum booked us to go to the Reichstag Dome at 8:30. The Reichstag is the German Parliament. We got audioguides and went into the Dome. The ramp to the top was 1.3km long. The top had an amazing view but not as good as the view we were about to see.
After we went to the DDR Museum. It was showing you what life was like in East Germany. There was a car simulater and a computer where you typed your name and it prints it out in Russian. There was a movie theatre and a TV showing old TV shows. The East Germans liked sunbathing and swimming in the nude and there were pictures of this too!
Finally we bought tickets for the TV tower. But we had to wait two hours until our ticket was valid. Once we were through security we crammed into a lift. We went up. There was an amazing view. Afterwards we visited a piece of the wall in East Germany where artists had drawn on the wall.
Then we came home and had ribs and vegetables for dinner. We also had cake because it is Dad's birthday tomorrow!
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| Ampleman (East German pedestrian walk signal) |
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| James asleep in an East German Prison |
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| James being interrogated in an East German Prison |
Friday, 15 July 2016
Fun in Potsdam
Emma writes
Day 52
Today we went on a train journey to Potsdam. We went to a palace called Sanssouci (without a care). It was pretty and old. I would love to live there, there were only five bedrooms and my favourite was the red and white stripey one. King Frederick IV was too busy to go on a trip to another country so he had some Roman Ruins built on a hill near his house so he could look at those instead.
Next we went to a biosphere. It was hot and like being on a tropical island. We saw snakes, birds and lizards. My favourite was the butterfly cage, two butterflies landed on Mum's foot but she forgot to take a photo. They must have liked Mum because they fluttered around her face. There was one game called Pump. You pumped and the pressure built up and then a gyser exploded in the lake. It was a lot of fun and I did it three times.
Day 52
Today we went on a train journey to Potsdam. We went to a palace called Sanssouci (without a care). It was pretty and old. I would love to live there, there were only five bedrooms and my favourite was the red and white stripey one. King Frederick IV was too busy to go on a trip to another country so he had some Roman Ruins built on a hill near his house so he could look at those instead.
Next we went to a biosphere. It was hot and like being on a tropical island. We saw snakes, birds and lizards. My favourite was the butterfly cage, two butterflies landed on Mum's foot but she forgot to take a photo. They must have liked Mum because they fluttered around her face. There was one game called Pump. You pumped and the pressure built up and then a gyser exploded in the lake. It was a lot of fun and I did it three times.
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