Our big adventures

​The primary reason we went to Munich was to take Nate to the BMW museum. It was huge and the designers did an incredible job with the building itself and the displays. It was very modern and thoughtfully put together. He loved seeing the evolution of the BMW engines - from prop plane motor to jet engines to car engines - and how they changed through the years. Beau thought it was really interesting to see the evolution of the design of the car itself beginning with the first one in 1929.  The evening featured a tour of the Christmas markets and some incredible churches. Then Nate and I hit up another beer hall - which is supposed to be the most popular one. It was fun listening to the live music and hanging out. 

​It was our first full day in Munich, and we packed it all in. It was a COLD, WET day, but that didn’t stop us from walking 10 miles. In the morning we headed out to the Siegestor, a triumphal arch originally dedicated to the Bavarian army but now serving as a memorial for peace. It was completed in 1852 and has a chariot on top, which was restored after being damaged in WWII. The inscription on the arch says, “Dedicated to victory, destroyed by war, urging peace.” ✌️  Then we hit Christmas markets and I got a few glasses of mulled wine 🍷, a giant 🥨 and the guys got bratwurst.  We went back to the hotel, I worked for a while, and then we were out again. This time it was a beer tour that took us to two different beer halls - the first a very traditional German beer hall.  So cool. This is the only German brewery still owned locally. They donate their profits to the children so it’s the most beloved brewery “for the children.” It’s also one of only six to sell beer at Okt...