KATIE'S KOMMENTS
July 26… The topic for today is… City Life in Munich
We noticed many interesting things about city life in Munich, many of which are different from U.S. city life.
Observations:
- Many people ride their bikes with children on busy streets - no helmets!
- There are lots of means of transportation ranging from taxis to carriages
pulled by professional bicyclists. They looked awesome!
- There are tons of Catholic churches, all different from one another.
- People seem more laid back - no one is in a rush.
- People like to sunbathe in parks nude!
- People spend lots of time at beer gardens, purchasing enormous mugs of beer.
We saw some men dancing in traditional German cloths and singing loudly. It
was quite the scene!
- The sidewalks and streets are incredibly clean and comfortable to walk on.
There are also several trash bins with separate sections for different materials.
- It is a very livable and relatively easy place to live. The people are very
kind and helpful.
- There are many different outdoor markets from which people get their food
instead of grocery stores. I would love going to one of these for food!
- The population wasn't as diverse as it is in many U.S. cities. We also didn't
notice many touristy places or people.
Highlights of the Day:
Katie - Watching the drunk men dance and sing on the tables, going on the paddle boat and attacking the ducks, and going to bed!
Mom - Dancing with Katie to the oompah band in the park, watching the peple ride bikes, and viewing the small villages from the train window.
Steve - Watching people in the beer gardens, walking through the open markets, and walking through the Old City and parks.
David - Watching a movie being filmed in the Marienplatz, and riding the paddle boats.