As I mentioned, I'm in Munich now. Even since I've gotten here you can feel the change day by day as the town gears up for Weis'n (the real name for Oktoberfest). I met up with my friend Richard last night and we met up with friends of his for beers. I don't know if its Munich or if its Richard's friends, but I always have a great time and can't get over how friendly everyone seems here. Today was a day of errands - some shopping - though haven't gotten any lederhosen - yet, and finding a laundry and getting another haircut, etc. Its cold out, but that didn't stop the Bavarians from filling the biergarten that I walked by. I didn't stop for one. While I wish it was warmer, it almost doesn;t matter - Munich's good mood is infectious.