Stuttgart's Spring Festival

Hello all,

This past weekend was one to remember, sort of.. Myself and two other Rehhutte interns made our way to the Spring Festival in Stuttgart! This is annual tradition, much like the Octoberfest in Munich. However the difference is it's Spring and not in Munich.

We would depart for Stuttgart on Friday afternoon. Besides going to a festival this weekend, this was also my last week of actual work. Prior departing from work I had to unregister myself from the great city of Limburgerhof and close my european bank account. Around 4pm I was joined with all my co-workers for a farewell event. We had cake, all wished me well for the future, and then it was officially over.

As I left work, turning in my badge and all that other jazz I finally made my way to the bahnhof. I would hope on the train and meet the others in Stuttgart. The neat thing about this weekend, it was not going to be a touristy event. I was going to go place and meet people, and "do as the locals do." As a result we went to student pubs and had a good time Friday night.

Awaking on Saturday morning was not the best time I have ever had. Having gotten home at 3:30 am we were all feeling a little, dehydrated... We then ate some breakfast and drank some .... coffee?! After we were all ready we made our way to the festival. To give a comparison for those unsure about what this festival is, it is like a three week fair, three times the size, and HUGE beer tents. We made our way to the beer tents and did as everyone else, ordered a liter of cold German Beer. After a couple of beers, half a chicken, we decided to do a little dancing on the tables!!

Eight hours later we were all doing good, decided it was time to go and made our way back home. With my two liter mugs hidden from sight I managed to have some great memories and a neat gift to myself!!