The 1998 Munich Oktoberfest
(Ein Prosit der Gemutlichkeit!)
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A shot from inside one of the Spaten tents in the Munich Oktoberfest. The 'fest includes 12 tents like this one, and the scene is pretty much the same from the time it opens at 11am until it closes 12 hours later. |
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A shot of the midway at the Oktoberfest. If you thought the only thing to do at the Oktoberfest was drink beer, think again. There's a full carnival, including rides you'll never see in the USA. |
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Another view from inside one of the tents. Every brewery decorates a little differently. |
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"The Guys". We spent a week in Munich, travelling to the 'fest most days, but taking a few days for shopping and sightseeing as well. Here we are having brunch at The Schlee, which is our favorite hotel in the Munich area. |
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Mecca for meat lovers. The Haxnbauer is right in the center of Munich, and has the best Sweinshaxn in town! |
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Steve P. found what he was sure was the perfect hat! Well, at least he fit in with the rest of the Oktoberfest crowd... |
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We spent one evening at the 'fest with our hosts from The Schlee. That's Stevie on the left (he's with us), Stephano and Hilde next to him (they own The Schlee), and Hilde's dad next to her. |