Oktoberfest?

Well, I'm currently trying to get to Oktoberfest in Munich. I've found out that overnight hi speed train tickets are 231 euros, which looks like its cheaper than flying, which is around $1,350. Oktoberfest starts Sept. 20th and goes till October 10th...i think. I was looking the weekend of the 27th.
The thing im worried about is hotel and hostel rates. Some seem okay, but then have higher prices, some even double, for when oktoberfest is going on.
But, id really love to go i think its definately a once in a lifetime opportunity to get to go to munich (as opposed to up the canyon) for the oktoberfest.
So, i know some of you are wizzes and some just have extra time. If you happen to come across anything for getting to munich or for accomadation please please let me know.
Also, thought id start word of the day, or word of the blog rather, and that way i would learn a new dutch word, and so would you!
So...first word(s) is....peanut butter = pindakaas (kaas means cheese, but also seems to be associated with all things dairy or creamy)

Goendedag!

This was at the farm when we split off into groups--this is the american group. From guys to girls it goes...Alex (new orleans), Jason (california), Phillip (down south...?), Keisha (seattle), me (look awful, obviously camping, im also bending down by the way...not quite that short), Jordan (texas), Rhysa (florida-also girl who was arrested)