Over the last couple of days I began plotting my final course for this European travel and will continue to solidify the plans over the next couple of days as well. I need to lock myself into more of a solid route for once so that I can easily reach my final destination without too much hassle. The current proposed plan has me hitting 7 new cities in 4 countries over 14 days before relaxing in Ireland for 4 days before my flight. It's going to be the most vigorous 2 weeks of travel of the entire trip as I work from the southern part of Europe all the way to Ireland.
As one of the most common sayings I've heard over here from other travelers here goes... "I can sleep when I'm dead!"
24 November 2008
(Bayern) Munich
Yes, another country, and more footballing lessons, after going to a Bayern Munich football match, my first day in the city. Shows a bit where some priorities fall eh?
With a 15:30 kickoff time, and online tickets not available, I was putting all my eggs in one basket in the hopes of missing out on some prime sight-seeing time to take in a high quality match by one of Germany's top clubs. I took the metro over to the stadium, and it reminded me so much of taking the train from Salem to North Station, and then catching the 'T' in to a Red Sox game; everyone was even wearing all red and white! The crowds going to a football match in Munich were very much the same as the crowds flocking to Fenway Park for a Sox game. Each metro was packed to capacity; the one I was on even broke down on the way so we had to get off and try and get on other metros coming (which were also already packed). Something not soo unheard of for riders of the Green Line in Boston.
I managed to find a scalper, and saved 20 euro on the ticket price, and it was even a valid ticket! Met a couple of Canadian hockey players who are playing in Europe currently and chatted with them for a bit before making my way to my seat for the match. It was quite worth it, and Bayern Munich trounced the opposition 4-1. It was easily the most skillful performance of football (or soccer) that I've ever seen firsthand. I even believe I picked up a few ideas from watching them play their non-American style. Even more than I've gained from watching matches on TV back home.
So this trip is more than just a holiday/vacation/adventure/journey - it's a learning experience in many different ways, even in football (soccer) knowledge!
With a 15:30 kickoff time, and online tickets not available, I was putting all my eggs in one basket in the hopes of missing out on some prime sight-seeing time to take in a high quality match by one of Germany's top clubs. I took the metro over to the stadium, and it reminded me so much of taking the train from Salem to North Station, and then catching the 'T' in to a Red Sox game; everyone was even wearing all red and white! The crowds going to a football match in Munich were very much the same as the crowds flocking to Fenway Park for a Sox game. Each metro was packed to capacity; the one I was on even broke down on the way so we had to get off and try and get on other metros coming (which were also already packed). Something not soo unheard of for riders of the Green Line in Boston.
I managed to find a scalper, and saved 20 euro on the ticket price, and it was even a valid ticket! Met a couple of Canadian hockey players who are playing in Europe currently and chatted with them for a bit before making my way to my seat for the match. It was quite worth it, and Bayern Munich trounced the opposition 4-1. It was easily the most skillful performance of football (or soccer) that I've ever seen firsthand. I even believe I picked up a few ideas from watching them play their non-American style. Even more than I've gained from watching matches on TV back home.
So this trip is more than just a holiday/vacation/adventure/journey - it's a learning experience in many different ways, even in football (soccer) knowledge!
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