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On Saturday I went to Munich for the day.
I decided that before I go on any extended trip, 
it would be wise to learn the train station and see what it’s all about.
 
In other words-
baby steps.
 
I arrived in Munich at 9am.
I had no map,
no travel book,
nothing.
All I knew was that I was at the central train station for the Bavarian capital.
 
So, first things first,
buy a Germany travel book in English.
Why I did not do this before I got to Germany is a mystery.
I asked how to get to Marienplatz- the old town square,
and, to my relief, it was just an easy 15 minute walk.
 
In case you didn’t know,
I don’t understand subways and big cities scare me.
Put me in a foreign country where the main language isn’t English and it’s guaranteed that I will get lost,
almost instantly.
 
Thankfully, that was not the case today.
I found where I wanted to go,
and didn’t get lost once.
 
 
A large tall tower with a clock on the side of a brick building

 

A statue in front of a tall building

 

A large clock tower on a cloudy day

 

A large clock tower in front of a building

 

A large tall tower with a clock on the side of a building

 

A large clock tower towering over a city

 

A large tall tower with a clock on the side of a building
 
A large clock tower towering over New Town Hall

 

A large clock tower towering over a city

 

A large clock tower towering over a city

 

A large building

 

A large clock tower towering over a city

 

Munich and Germany
 
A large city landscape

 

A large clock on the side of a building

 

A statue in front of a building

 

A church with a clock on the side of Rathaus-Glockenspiel
 
I did not wander far from the Old Square.
I live so close to Munich,
 and so I decided to save other sights for a different day.
 
I enjoyed sights of the Neues Rathaus,
joined the crowd at noon to watch the Glockenspiel,
 and climbed to the top of St. Peterskirche for stunning views of Munich.
 
I am so thankful that this city is only an hour train ride from the little village I call home.
 
 
 

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33 Comments

  1. Erica [pocket full of chuckles] says:

    These pictures make me miss Munich 🙁

  2. K says:

    the Glockenspiel is so fun! that was the highlight of my jaunt to Munich 🙂 next time I'll have to take your tip and climb St. Peter's.

  3. Jamie says:

    Wow – what gorgeous photos. You make me want to head to the airport today and book a flight.