Blogs from Neuf-Brisach, Alsace, France, Europe

Neuf-Briesach, France July 31st After spending another day in Lauterbourg, we cycled to Gambshein and spent two days there. We are trying to slow up a bit because we have extra time. Our next stop was Strausbourg, where we have been before. They have just finished remodeling the whole campground and it was super nice. However, the camping was 26,50 euros which did include internet. Chuck's crank on his bike was making a clicking noise and when we skyped with Dan he said not to ride it. The next day we were due a friends of friends in Wolfischeim just 10k out of Stausbourg. We decided to ride there since it was a short distance. We arrived safely and the next day Sonia took us to a bike shop for repair. The bike was ready that ... read more

Rain is not something we are particularly fond of when cycle touring and camping. Lying in the tent hearing the rain drops pelting down it always seems a daunting prospect to get up, and it’s tempting to have…a tent day (lying in bed wondering if the tent is waterproof and your shoes are wet!) But, after 3 weeks of sunshine, we must take it as it comes, and learn to live with ‘the nature’! Having left Nancy we followed the Marne du Rhin canal, using quiet back country French roads (D2, D955). It was a beautiful ride through the Parc National du Lorraine. From there we went to Sarrebourg and saw the beautiful Chapel des Cordeliers (Marc Chagall leadlight) before reaching Strasbourg, and rejoining the Rhine on its southward course. In Strasbourg campground we discovered ... read more