We spent the late-afternoon relaxing, shopping, and Paul and D rented scooters to explore the city further.

After the kids and Paul had gelatos we went to the Ratskellar for cocktails. The Rat is located inside the new city hall (the building with the glockenspiel in the center of town.) We sat in the courtyard surrounded by gothic architecture giving off major Harry Potter vibes.

As we reflected on our time here, we discussed our highs and lows:

D remarked on the highs that were very high and the lows that were very low. He was a fan of meeting Dirk and Stephen and zipping around on the Voi scooter, and his low was the glockenspiel, watching the Armenian dancers and the rough transition due to jet lag.

Miss Ms favorite part was seeing the Armenian dancers since it was very unexpected (and the chicken wrap sandwich from Ali’s).

For Paul, he gives Munich two big thumbs up for its cool, laid back vibe. His highlight was meeting Stefan and Dirk, and I would agree. Connecting with strangers, bonding over beers, and engaging in conversation is what makes the travel experience so special.