Ok so here we are back again after what seems like an eternity since our last entry! It has been almost 7 months so deciding where to begin and what to say it really rather quite difficult. Ok so flash back....
Sitting on a bus (yet again) after a week sightseeing around London, Ray can't sit still, the other passengers taking full advantage of the open bar (and somewhat limited toilet capactiy) while watching the sites pass us by - the white cliffs of Dover, the English Channel, France and Belgium. Yep the time for Oktoberfest has arrived!
We finally arrive in Munich in the early hours waiting for our turn to enter Thalkirchen, a sea of orange, green, red and mix match tents. This is our home for the next 5 days. With our tokens for the showers and our shop brought toilet paper we settled in, met up with our friend from home, first stop was the 100 club. This can only be described as a bunch of 'van' people who have travelled Europe in their vans finishing at Munich providing entertainment for the soon to be shocked crowds! 100 shots in 100 minutes is the goal, although most dont make it that far and the events went downhill fast (thats what raw food, bodily fluids and alcohol will do). We left soon after and headed back wishing the night would go fast so that we could begin the beerfest in the early hours.
Oktoberfest has arrived, Ray was like a kid the night before Christmas! Into town to line up, amazed by the huge beer halls, amusement rides, outfits and food. The wait was excruicating, the boys could hardly stand still and then it was time.... PROST! Steins kept coming, the waitresses had superhuman strength and the pork knuckle was to die for! After what was one of the best day/night of Rays life we headed back to our tents, rain, the temporary camp bar, bratwurst and schnitzel. The next day was remarkably similar and just as much fun! It was then off to Austria for the day where we explored Kitzbuhel and its beautiful snow. A very festive night followed out in the stunning Kirchdorf, our own private tour tent in the middle of nowhere, amazing live band and friends! A late night trip back to our now drenched tents and it was time to rest before our 18 hour bus trip back to London the following day.
It was here that our time in London began, we moved into our new home and became part of the 302 crew! It was finally time to unpack our bags, have a home cooked meal, watch TV and start the hunt for a job. We spent the most of our spare time taking in the extremes of London, the mass of pubs, the pint sized beers, the craze that is known as peak hour on the tube, the frustration of tube delays and just the sheer amount of people in one spot at any one time... things that arent nearly as annoying when you are a tourist. Our time in London is turning out to be the experience of a lifetime!
L&R
