Day trip????

Wiener Dog Museum in Passau

Who doesn't like Wiener dogs???

We have a new attendee!

But before I reveal the name, can anyone identify the Oktoberfestian?

First clue... It is not a virgin.

Frohe Ostern

Frohe Ostern Everyone!

Let's talk about Nuremburg

http://www.planetware.com/tourist-attractions-/nuremberg-d-ba-nr.htm

Day trip talk

We already have some good ideas...  I saw an advert for Regensburg,  and thought... what a great idea.  Not so.  Takes way too long to get there.  The bus is the quickest way... 

7 Years Ago Today

http://oktoberfestvisits.blogspot.com/2011/03/runner-up.html

There might be...

... another attendee.

Stay tuned.

Flight Itineraries

Ok fellow Oktoberfestians, have you made your flight reservations? If so, post them up here. I know Barbus and Schlumberger Lady are probably driving. The Vozel itinerary is in a previous post.

Beer Futures

Upon noticing that the exchange rate is moving against us,  I started thinking about Beer Futures.

I don't have time to set one up,  nor do i think Hacker Pschorr will accept payment now for Beer in September. What to do....

I guess I can buy Euros now,    to spend on beer in September.   So if the exchange rate worsens to $1.35,  and I invest $1,000 now... I get an extra 65 euros to spend on beers,  @10.75 per beer...That means I have 6 extra beers in Munich. 

           Exchange rate Euros    Mass

Now                1.24 $1,000 € 806.45

September        1.35 $1,000 € 740.74     10.75

                                   € 65.71       6.11 

Flight Reservation Have Been Made!

It took some effort to save money, but the Vozels are booked:

Hotel Alfa Rooms Finalized

2 double rooms for Vozel and Finlay
1 single room for Rang

Linza is still pending.


I will let you know the actual cost when the exchange rate hits my card.

Prost

I've been asked....

Hey Chugger, is there a schedule for this trip?

The answer is 'not really'. We typically decide one day what we will do the next. There are some things scheduled in advance, though. On arrival day (Thursday) it is customary to meet at the Hofbrauhaus to get our juices flowing and just kick back after our travels. The only other item specifically scheduled is our tent reservation Saturday afternoon.

Everything else happens as it happens.

2018 Logo

Our Latest Oktoberfestian is...

Jane Lynch.

Welcome Jane to the party. She is a veteran Oktoberfestian having attend three previous Fests.

We now have eight confirmed and two pending.

Prost!

Holy Guacamole Batman!!!

Just had a precipitous drop in airfare..  We can now go  LAX-MUC and BOD-LAX for $750 on pretty decent flights,  AirFrance and Delta..  I may jump at this..  Need to discuss with Paulaner Girl...

Our fearless leader

Here's wishing a speedy recovery to Chugger.  In preparation for Oktoberfest this year,  he decided to have some bionic parts inserted to increase his drinking efficiency.  Here's to you, Chugger!! Prost!

Room and Tent Reservations

I have secured the following room reservations at our favorite family run hotel, the Hotel Alfa:

3 Double Rooms (Vozel, Finlay, Linza-Pending Decision?)
2 Single Rooms (Rang, Extra just in case)

These are for arrival on 27 September and departure on 1 October. I will need to confirm, make any changes, and provide payment the first week of March.

In addition, we have a full table reservation for Saturday, 29 September, from 13:00 - 17:15 at the Hacker tent. We have been there before and a good time should be had by all.


NOTE: barbus and Schlumberger Lady are staying at a different hotel.

Can I get a big Prost ?

Our First Day Trip Decided

Thanks to barbus, with an assist to Barley Man, it looks like we have a new day trip identified for this year. This is actually a two part visit, starting at Kloster Benediktbeuern,and then heading to the village of Kochel. This is only about an hour train ride from Munich, so we have plenty of flexibility.

Check out the genesis of this trip in this discussion.

Prost!

Day Trip Discussion...

Should we think about one of the following repeat visits, or is there something new that we haven't done? Remember the guidelines, the journey should not be any longer than 2.5 hours each way. We want to spend a good amount of time there, but also not be traveling all day.

So...

1. Rothenburg ob der Tauber
2. Bamberg
3. Kloster Weltenburg

Let's hear thoughts or alternatives. Of course Kloster Andechs is on the agenda.

Time to start following Airfare trends

They are still a bit high, but should be falling soon.

Keep your eyes open and your apps watching for deals and pounce when you are happy with a price.