We decided to have an unplanned day today. After breakfast we decided to visit the site of the 1972 Munich Olympics. Dianne’s father was involved in these games and was Manager of the Australian Cycling team.

We bought a day tripper ticket which cost 19 euros for the both of us. It enabled us to travel on all forms of transport (train, bus, tram) and also provided discounts at various venues. The transport system is great in Munich. It is based on an honour system. There are no turnstiles or gates. You buy a ticket and get into a train or bus or tram. At your destination, you disembark and leave station through several exits provided. No dramas.

We caught a train to the Olympic site. It was an adventure in itself.  We took the wrong train as we discovered later. A train and 2 bus rides later we arrived at the site. It is next to the BMW factory and exhibition venue.  A short walk through a park got us to the site.

We were heading for a tower at the site. We will get a great view of Munich from the top of the tower.is