Olympic Park in Munich

You'd like this place a lot, Truman. Way back in the olden days (1972) the Summer Olympic Games were held in Munich. The Olympics are where people from all over the world come together and have contests in things like swimming, running, jumping and many other fun things. Anyway, Munich built this little city for the Olympics. It has places for people to live, stadiums for races, swimming pools and many other things. Here are some photos from our visit.

Have you ever seen trees like this?

You have them all over Portland and they're called horse chestnut trees. (What a funny name!) They're all over Munich too, and they call them Rosskastaniebaum. Have your mom pronounce it for you. They get big fat nuts on them in the fall. Last fall, a bunch of them fell on Kent's car and made dents in it!

Do you think your mom should have a bike like this?

I think Alex likes this church

There are so many really really big and really really beautiful churches in Germany. We really liked this one. Do you?

A nice grandma in a beautiful setting

A beautiful mommy with beautiful lilacs

Gargoyles

These strange creatures are called gargoyles, Truman. they are everywhere in Germany, especially on churches and many old buildings. Do you think they're cute, funny or scary?