Hi All,

Thanks to all for the INVALUABLE assist with the process/traveling/places/ etc....

BMW ED: Silky smooth process…. Both pickup and drop off went smooth with no issues and minimal time…

Munich Marriott Renaissance: Ten minutes from pick up/ 60 bucks a night on priceline.com.. Breakfast not included and NOT worth the money… go to MUELLERS around the corner for a quick bite unless it’s your ED day when you will be provided a bite by BMW…


Short Version:

1528 miles

12 days

7 Cities - Munich, Innsbruck (sp),Meersburg, Venice, Florence, San Margarita (Italian coast), Lugano- Swiss

5 Countries - Germany, Austria, Italy, Swiss, and Liechtenstein (sp)

3 Alps - Italian, Austrian, and Swiss

2 Lakes - Bodensee and Lugano

1 sea – Mediterranean

Enjoyed Germany the most – I am a meat and potatoes guy.. Incredible food, especially with a great bier!!!

Loved the culture and architecture of Venice and Florence but nothing else (4k rpm breakin disregarded in Florence – I need torque and I need it NOW!!) …. Would not go back.. been there.. done that..

Needed more time in Lugano… Great shopping (Cuban cigars anyone?) and food (highly recommend da candida in campione (20 minutes away)….. WOW.. make reservations and ask for the table in front of the fireplace… recommend the Foie Gras with a sauternes..

Meersburg a must see.. Adorable town… oldest castle in Germany.. gotta pay the couple of euro to walk through it… worth the cash… a 20 minute ferry (with car) to get too swiss if inclined to do so….

More info too follow.. Jetlag kicking my butt.. Incredible thing jetlag.. completely exhausted but cannot sleep or sleep 8 hours and wake up exhausted.. lol….