Oktoberfest was a blast. Even before I got to München, you just KNOW that everyone is heading to the same big party. On the train there were people wearing the traditional costumes (Dirndls and Lederhosen) So festive. And I ended up sitting next to this group of 4 girls who were totally dressed up. And like modernised dirndls, aka, sexy versions. Not to mention, they bought one whole BOX of schnapps (which happens to be around 50% alcohol at least) and also they were drinking some kind of beer and stuff all the way. I bet they went to the actual Oktoberfest and drank even more. Its amazing how there were people getting high on drinks in broad daylight. And those enormous 1l jugs. And all the fun fair type rides. Whole families dressed in matching costumes. Enormous bretzels. Grilling points where at least 100 pork knuckles or chickens or sausages are being cooked to perfection. And pork knuckle tastes like 烧肉 by the way. Except less salty and less fat so its actually really nice as sandwich filling. If only they added some tomatoes and lettuce.
And besides Oktoberfest, my 1st time camping outdoors in such low temperatures. We did a grilling session, with nice handy grill set you can get from the supermarket. Not bad, it actually is like a normal grill. And you can even do marshmallows to perfection. And coz its so small, its really easy to control the fire and stuff. BBQ at its simplest =) We did a chocolate fondue too, and realised that the secret to fondue was to heat all the stuff together and make sure you don’t add cold liquids once the chocolate has melted. But it was still chocolate and we all ate it up with the bananas and strawberries. Then came the part I thought I won’t like, sleeping in the cold outdoors. Surprisingly, I actually felt warmer in the tent than in my room now. Thats how cold my room is haha. I actually found that experience quite nice, besides the creepy spider which was crawling around and I sort of freaked early in the morning coz I spotted it. Thank goodness for the blanket I borrowed and also the 2euro blanket from IKEA acting as neck warmer. Without both I think I would be tons tons colder.
Amazing birthday experience. Oktoberfest is unique, its so so different from the tiny Oktoberfests we have in SG with one tiny tent. The so called beer tents are actually BUILDINGS. With wood and stone and everything. Its pretty much like WOW. And nothing can replace the cool relief of a ice-cold beer after standing in a queue in the hot sun for 2hrs. I really have to thank Peiyu, Ziming, Siwei, Erwann and CJ for letting me join them and planning everything so nicely and also bringing all the camping equipment. Its really a unique way to see Oktoberfest and my 1st Oktoberfest experience, unforgettable!
And thanx everyone for remembering my birthday, all those facebook msges and emails, and Juliet, I <3 your card! I am probably gonna pin your card onto the wall, and I can’t decide to punch out the Strawberry Shortcake characters and stand them somewhere or just pin the whole thing on the wall. Thanx a lot a lot! I was so so excited to open and read your card today! And a big big big hug to Pammy, who called all the way from Australia to Austria! Pammy I am sorry I had to hang up on you but I <3 you lots lots and I am glad both of us could save money by not talking too long on the phone. We should Skype some day! I totally didn’t expect your call, I thought it was some crazy austrian person who got the wrong number at first. Haha. And really I was totally (but pleasantly) surprised by it!
Yupz, Big Hugz for everyone, for making my day a blast! =D <3 <3 <3!
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