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Europe » France » Alsace » Strasbourg
September 17th 2018
Published: September 22nd 2018
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There is a lot more to Strasbourg than the Notre Dame Cathedral and Petite France, and clearly a lot more than we discovered. We found it to be an interesting city that deserved a post. Overall, Strasbourg is a modern, easy city with an excellent bike-way system and a tram system that seems highly efficient. We found it pleasant and safe to walk around, although you should try to avoid walking on ... Read Full Entry



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Our travels over the years have often sought out those places that we haven't yet experienced. We have loved chasing new places, but there is a change underway. We continue to enjoy experiencing other cultures along with their food, beverages, history and ways of life but now, having a little more freedom, we will also make more effort to seek out out such things as music events and festivals, particular natural attractions that we have missed and places where we can better appreciate the history of a place and its people. The attraction of the road less travelled and the place less visit... full info
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Down the steps in the corner you'll find the entrance to the Cave Historique des HospicesDown the steps in the corner you'll find the entrance to the Cave Historique des Hospices
Down the steps in the corner you'll find the entrance to the Cave Historique des Hospices
In the wine cellarIn the wine cellar
In the wine cellar
Oldest barrel in the cellar. It's behind a floor-to-ceiling steel grille (hence the shadows)Oldest barrel in the cellar. It's behind a floor-to-ceiling steel grille (hence the shadows)
Oldest barrel in the cellar. It's behind a floor-to-ceiling steel grille (hence the shadows)
Modern touch with blue paint. We were told that the original colour schemes did not include blue.Modern touch with blue paint. We were told that the original colour schemes did not include blue.
Modern touch with blue paint. We were told that the original colour schemes did not include blue.
New on old: now a garage doorNew on old: now a garage door
New on old: now a garage door
Many bridges over the River IlMany bridges over the River Il
Many bridges over the River Il
Portable houses. We were told you just remove take the beams to the new location after removing the wattle/mud/plaster infill.Portable houses. We were told you just remove take the beams to the new location after removing the wattle/mud/plaster infill.
Portable houses. We were told you just remove take the beams to the new location after removing the wattle/mud/plaster infill.
Notre Dame spire from a distance. The skeletal effect is not so noticeable close-upNotre Dame spire from a distance. The skeletal effect is not so noticeable close-up
Notre Dame spire from a distance. The skeletal effect is not so noticeable close-up
Street in Strasbourg centreStreet in Strasbourg centre
Street in Strasbourg centre
Ventilation vents in the loft of the old Customs HouseVentilation vents in the loft of the old Customs House
Ventilation vents in the loft of the old Customs House
Very old wooden beamsVery old wooden beams
Very old wooden beams
Windows and shutters - spot the fake oneWindows and shutters - spot the fake one
Windows and shutters - spot the fake one
Windows and shutters for realWindows and shutters for real
Windows and shutters for real
WW2 memorialWW2 memorial
WW2 memorial



23rd September 2018
Decisions decisions! And no, we didn't choose the yoghurt on the left, even though we were supposed to be buying something for breakfast!

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Pastry
So many choices, so little time.
23rd September 2018
Decisions decisions! And no, we didn't choose the yoghurt on the left, even though we were supposed to be buying something for breakfast!

Slowfeet
Slowfeet

Too true
And the dilemma continues!

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