Oktoberfest: Last Reflections

Alright, so I do admittedly think that if you've never been to Oktoberfest, you should go at least once (and hopefully only once), because it is, after all, world-famous, quite the event, good opportunity if you're around, blah blah etc. But just for the record, a single 1-liter beer there costs €8.30 (that's $12.14. Typically, you can get that much for about €3-5 in restaurants/bars, and €1-2 in supermarkets). To even get a seat in one of the 8 Biergarten tents, if you're even lucky enough to shove in or made a reservation, is about €65 (that's about $95.00).

From personal experience, I had to wash my pants immediately upon arrival home tonight because of aforementioned vomit flecks, and general Oktoberfest nastiness -- which includes, but is not limited to: the scum from trash thrown on the ground, unavoidable fogs of cigarette ash, spilled beer, splashed bits of beer and sausage vomit, plus the germs from the other 28370572375025 people you bumped, shoved, squeezed past, and nearly got trampled by on your way in, plus the germs from the other 240723753027527302 people you bumped, shoved, squeezed past, and nearly go trampled by on your way out.

Oh god.... if you're the Oktoberfest-going kind of person, fine. By all means, go hit three birds with one stone: your Time, your Money, and your Dignity enjoy yourself. If you happen to dislike the larger crowds and noise like myself, follow these simple steps:

1) Go to Oktoberfest if you have not been.
2) Walk in.
3) Look around. Only 5 minutes are necessary for overall effect.
4) Leave and explore München instead.
4a) Leave and explore München and visit the beautiful church close by like I did instead.

Uach, I missed dinner, too.... I need to go find something light to eat this late.

Will post pictures up when I don't have to wake up early the next morning, so keep on the lookout later.