So our first jet-lagged, beer and sausage-laden afternoon/night in Munich seemed to be a success. We powered through our lack of sleep and medicated ourselves with giant pretzels and the local beverage. Some of our highlights from out first day included visiting the Marienplatz (Munich's main square) to see the glockenspiel perform, climbing St. Peter's Church tower (306 steps) for an incredible view of the city center, and visiting the touristy, yet fun, Hofbräuhaus. We found ourselves an outside table in the beer garden since the inside tables were packed. Our table was between two convivial groups, one Spanish, and one group from Iceland. They were toasting eachother over our heads and singing. We had a great time too but our jet-lag left us in a more mellow mood. It was our first venture in to wursts, sauerkraut, and various other forms of Bavarian potato, cheese, and sausage fare. All of it was very good...but I'm looking forward to my first pork knuckle tonight! Oh, and since we're here in Munich during the Oktoberfest (the 200th anniversary) everyone, and really mean everyone, is wearing traditional Bavarian dress (Lederhosen for men and Dirndl for women). We'll be sure to get some photos of it today.