Munich

On our second full day of vacation we went to Munich which was only about 45 mins. from our hotel. We saw the sights and ate lunch at the famous Hofbrauhaus. The Christmas market was also going on at the same time so there was a LOT to see. Both boys were so tuckered out by the time we left. They were troopers though! We broke one of the most important parent rules and accidentally forgot to pack the stroller with us so Zachary got in plenty of exercise during our whole vacation!




Some pictures of Munich's Glockenspiel

From the web...The figures perform the Schläffertanz or cooper's dance, which was originally performed in 1517 at the Marienplatz to commemorate the end of the plague. On top of the dancers, figures hold a tournament, which was originally held in 1568 at the wedding of Wilhelm II and Renata von Lothringen in 1568. The Glockenspiel exists since 1903, but the original clocks have been replaced by a music tape.

We didn't get to see it in action (I have before), but hopefully next time we can time it a little bit better. It only goes off a few times a day and we had missed both times. Too bad b/c I think that the boys would have really enjoyed it!












It is said to bring you good luck if you rub the lion's nose!






Everyone poses with the Haufbrauhaus mug!