1922 Europe Journal, Part 18: Munich

Monday, July 24, 1922 - Munich

“We woke up and found that it was pouring rain. Got ready for breakfast at 7:00. We had to be ready to leave at 8:00.  Took a bus to Munich. Thomas took us to the bus station in the rain. We stood around for nearly an hour. Finally, our bus appeared and we found Dr. and Mrs. Blaine. The drive was beautiful. The rain stopped after an hour and we had the top put down. Stopped at a little village where we bought some pocketbooks.  

Reached Munich about 12:30. Tried to get rooms at the Hotel Wagner, but couldn’t, so we came over to the Reichsadler where we have very fine accommodations. In the p.m. we did a little shopping and looked the town over a bit. Went to the theater in the evening, saw an operetta, had front seats.” 

Tuesday, July 25, 1922 - Munich

“Got up about 8:30 and were all ready for breakfast before L. and W. were out of bed. After breakfast we went shopping. Got a pocketbook and a fur. R. got a fur coat. Had lunch, then started out again. L. got a shampoo in the morning - paid 9 cents for it. Bought gloves and silver chains for our pencils - the latter cost 25 cents. Went to the theater again with the Drs. people. Saw a comedy.  I guess one would call it a musical comedy. Had a lot of good laughs over it. Said good-bye to Dr. and his wife, as they expect to leave at 7:00 in the morning. They are lovely people and we certainly enjoyed being with them.”

Wednesday, July 26, 1922 - Munich

“Did some shopping again this morning. At 1:30 we got a car to take us around the city. The driver pointed out things of interest.  Two soldier boys rode up on their bicycles and followed us for some time. We talked with them and they gave us their cards and asked to come to see us. At 8:00 they showed up at the hotel. They were young Prussian boys who were attending a military school in Munich. We enjoyed talking with them. They took us out to a cafe. R. and L. made the hits with them. They had to be in by 11:00, so we walked up to the school with them. It was a short distance from our hotel. They wanted us to stay over in Munich another day.  R. and L. were anxious to stay, so W. and I decided to go on the next morning just the same. We knew that the boys would be glad to have us out of the way.”

Nymphemburg Garden, Munich

Nymphemburg Garden, Munich