By my projections, we (2 people) are in at 9:50, hit the S-Bahn by 10:30, at the hotel by 11:30. Best case.
Check-in, shower, shave, ready to drink by 12:15.
The Philly group (4 people) will land at 10:35. Given the same time schedule, but more complex logistics, they will be ready to drink (at a central meeting point), by 1:30). The youngsters will be ready before that, Grumpy and wife a little longer.
The Paris team (5 people), land at 11:55. Will being an EU based flight decrease time in Airport? Hmmmm. Catch the 12:30 train, 1:15 to hbf, 1:30 check in, 2:15 ready to roll.
This all assumes NO CHECKED LUGGAGE or International Warrants by Interpol to clear like last time.
My recommendation is that we meet at Augustiner Großgaststätte on Karlsplatz at 2:15. This is a good place, outside area if weather is nice, and within striking distance of other venues and the U-Bahn to Weis'n.
OR we could meet at Weisses Bräuhaus (near HofBrauHaus) or Augustiner Keller (a walk).
Comments? Suggestions? My goal is to have a spot that is around stuff to do, open, and amenable to a large group (9). I'd rather not meet at the hotel.
Let me know and I will put together fool proof directions for our friends at the Marriott and Alfa. I figure Chugger and Einfahrt can make it on their own. Also, my phone is functional in German (it should be, since it is T-Mobile).
10 comments:
Shouldn't be a problem for Einfahrt and myself. Other than....
I hope we can make it before 2:15, and my hope (after meeting up) is to head to the Wiesn ! !
OK. We'll set the meeting time to 1:30. You'll just have to catch up. ;-)
Marienplatz is simple for Grumpy and Spouse to get to, as opposed to alternatives.
We can walk down to Karlplatz and catch the U-bahn to the Wies'n.
I know Richard and co. don't arrive until Saturday, but when do Barbus and Schlumberger Lady arrive?
P.S. Has anyone noticed the word verification string seems to be getting longer?
And tougher.
I think it just seems that way since we are getting older.
Some more than others.
BTW.. According to the Official Oktoberfest Trip web site, Barbus and Schlumberger Lady arrive on Friday.
And latest is: we come by plane and not by car. E.g. we'll fly Friday 11.30 a.m. from Amsterdam, so arrival at Hofbrauhaus is expected before 16.00 p.m.
We'll look forward to seeing you and the Lady.
Barleyman, there are no Alfa Hotel people this year.
Ohh... Chugger needs to update the official web site....
States clearly that Jack and Speedy are at the Alfa.
Are they now at the Excelsior???
"Ohh... Chugger needs to update the official web site....
States clearly that Jack and Speedy are at the Alfa."
Humm... this doesn't!
http://www.thevozels.com/Fun_Stuff/Oktoberfest_2005/Itineraries.htm
Now that you've changed it, of course it is corrct.
Thanks for doing that.
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