Nice people, these Bavarians

Posted by Jul on 17 November 2007

As part of our search for the perfect apartment in the perfect neighborhood, we have spent a lot of time this week standing on street corners puzzling over maps. Trying to figure out which direction to explore next, which streets might have interesting stuff on them, which areas near the apartment we have yet to see…

On many occasions, a friendly local has seen us with our map and stopped to ask if they could help us find something.

I think I love Munich already.

Tags: Germany, international relocation fun, Munich

Comments (8)

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  Romerican

  November 17th, 2007

  I only spent a few weeks in Munich years ago but adored every second of it! The people are amazingly nice, the city is gorgeous, the public transporation is incredible (they had a schedule posted that was actually true!! I live in Italy so this to me is VERY impressive).
  Two thumbs up for sure.

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  Marcy

  November 17th, 2007

  lol, this makes me laugh b/c my mother-in-law just spent some time in Munich and came back complaining about how the Germans are “very grumpy people!” She doesn’t speak a word of German, I don’t know if that had anything to do with it… Or maybe she just had the bad luck to only run into people who were in a bad mood?

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  CanadianSwiss

  November 17th, 2007

  From my experience, the Bavarian are very laid back. Uhm. Sometimes a bit too much, but hey…. They’re nice Good choice!

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  Beth

  November 18th, 2007

  What a great introduction to the city!

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  zandria

  November 19th, 2007

  It’s so cool that you’re having a good time already. I love that you and your husband have these kinds of experiences.

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  Francesca Giessmann

  November 19th, 2007

  Years ago when I first moved from friendly Expat land Beijing to Busy, everyone in a rush New York City, I was amazed at how friendly people were ( when I was doing exactly what you are doing: walking around with map which is such a NO NO in NYC) and I kept of thinking: Beginner’s Luck… they are not supposed to be that friendly !
  But they were..always! So I can relate in how you already feel about the city.. it is all about the locals! Enjoy and come visit!

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  Vegemite Wife

  November 19th, 2007

  I found that Bavarians are really friendly too!! Super helpful when you look lost, they will go right out of their way to make sure you’re ok. Sounds like you are enjoying it – are you visiting any German christmas markets?
  The ones they have here in Manchester are good, though the original ones can’t be beat!
  Suze x

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  Jul

  November 20th, 2007

  We saw the Christmas markets being set up, but we’ll miss them this year. It will give us something new to look forward to next year.