The day began 4 hours after the previous day ended, which started the travel to Germany. We took the metro to the special Orly airport metro and checked in for our flight to Munich via Berlin. It was my first time to Berlin, although I can’t claim to have seen more than the airport…at least not closer than several thousand feet.
Once we arrived in Munich, the entire Kopfelsberger family (Papa Franz, Mama Ingrid, Franz, Susi, Michael) was there to great us. They drove two vehicles so that they could still have room for us. I had already reserved a rental car because I didn't want to inconvenience anyone. The rental place upgraded the Mercedes B class to an E class, which is a very nice ride...except now everyone who sees it things that we are wealthy :-)
The Kopfelsbergers planned a BBQ at Michael and Susi's future house in Kraiburg am Inn (by the Inn river). It was Michael's parents and is now Michael and Susi's, but they are remodeling and won't move in until December. It was great seeing the family again and having great food and Spaten Oktoberfest beer (the "real stuff" according to Michael).
After eating, Michael, his dad, and a friend played their brass horns as they will at the wedding. They played a few songs, including a polka, then walked a few houses down to play for a neighbor on her birthday. We walked into the backyard and they greeted us with friends/family and then we had some beer and talked for a bit. It is so neat to experience the wonderful people and comradery and hospitality. If does make me wonder if Bavaria is the best place to live in or if I just happen to know the right people.
Afterwards we headed back to Halsbach where we toured the house, met the neighbors where Dawn and I are staying, and then had drinks and chatted. We are staying with Caroline and her daughter Julian and mother (?) and dog Paula. They are also extremely nice and hospitable. I am again amazed at what an opportunity it is to stay here.
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