December 2004
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Understanding Munich’s public transport system is hard enough for Germans—never mind those who don’t speak the language. But there’s light at the end of the S-Bahn tunnel. The city’s transport operator MVG has devised a new dictionary, explaining all the specific terms in English. Each employee has been equipped with one, so if you’ve got a question, all you need do, apparently, is ask. And don’t forget to let us know how you get on!
Fancy taking part in the 2006 World Cup Football Championships in Munich? Ok, so we can’t promise you’ll get to make a star appearance on the pitch (unless, of course, it really does all get too much for Olli Kahn and Klinsi is forced to find a last minute stand-in…), but FIFA is looking for 15,000 English-speaking volunteers to welcome the three million fans expected to attend the event. Candidates must be at least 18, speak fluent German and be ready to work on all match days. Detailed information and the application form can be found on the World Cup’s official Website: www.FIFAworldcup.com.
Need a stand-in Santa? Some 42 Munich students have been enlisted by the big man himself to help out on St. Nicholas’s Day. For just € 24, you too can book one of the happy chappies to pay a visit to your home on December 5 or 6. If you can afford to splash out, then for € 37 Nikolaus will bring along his assistant, Knecht Rupprecht. For more information call
53 09 80 90 or send an e-mail to
nikolaus-muenchen@t-online.de. Ho ho ho!
Worried about getting home from Christmas parties alone? Then put a call in to Isar Funk Taxi company (Tel. 450 540), where female customers can request a female driver to pick them up.
If the retail rush gets to be too much, take a break at Ludwig Beck. The department store on Marienplatz has drafted in a group of artists from Canada, who will be demonstrating their traditional art at stands around the store until December 22. See how Indians used to make teaspoons from horn, discover how hand-tied books were produced and watch traditional copper engravers at work. Products are also available for sale, should you still be searching for a gift with a difference.
