The one drawback about being in Munich in the summer is that it is hot and sticky. There were many days where it was 30C, and 70% humidity. And unlike most of the US, there is not much air conditioning in Europe. In a way that is good because of environmental reasons, but it also makes for a very sweaty day. Our conference was at the Olympic hall, and unfortunately, there was very little air circulations. For us Americans who weren't used to non-AC buildings, it was extremely uncomfortable. While talking to someone, I could feel myself get hotter, and the sweat soaking through my clothes. After the first day of the conference, I decided to go casual and just wore tshirts instead of a nice shirt. I don't think I was made for warm weather, because I was uncomfortable, tired, sticky, stinky, and hot the entire time. Just sitting in the chairs listening to people present their research made me sweat. I don't think I was the only one who was hot during the conference, but maybe next time, we can hold the conference in the spring or fall =)
The venue for the sports engineering conference was the site of the 1972 summer Olympics. The presentations were held in the central hall...no ac, but interesting nonetheless
The main tourist attraction in central Munich is Marianplatz
A memorial to those athletes who died during the games in Munich
We ate dinner one night at a restaurant famous for their pork knuckle. German food is ok, but meat and potatoes get a little boring after a while.
This is the main trains station. It was tempting to just hop on a train to Paris or Berlin...but maybe next time =)
Elizabeth and I waiting to check in
Like the train station, the airport in Munich listed all the departure flights. It seemed like we could really go anywhere.
John, Peter, and Eric waiting to check in
Ahhhh...business class. You can recline these seats until you're laying down completely flat. It was kind of weird laying down sleeping next to someone on an airplane, so I just kept my seat in a recliner mode. No wonder I slept for more than half the flight both on the way there and coming back. =) So much legroom!
