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Europe » France » Alsace » Strasbourg June 2nd 2016

Getting there is half the fun. Actually the title is not totally accurate, since we aren’t really on a raft like Huck was. This is a very nice boat, river barge, tourist magnet, and allows you to float (with motors) down the Rhine River, and see the beautiful country sides of Switzerland, France, Germany, and Holland. We met our travel partners in the parking lot, and were glad we got there early so as to miss some of the TSA wait time that we factored into our journey. We left Houston as the rain was coming in. (Oh, did you know we have gotten a lot of rain lately?) We left as it was starting to rain. The day started with a very pleasant surprise at the airport. When we got in line for the TSA ... read more
Luminary
Welcome to Avalon
Town Square shops

Europe » France » Alsace » Strasbourg September 3rd 2015

I had been to Alsace with my family 2 yeas back. I have tried to describe my holiday here . Hope you find my post purposive. Alsace . Reminiscence of my holidays give me a sense of gratification . I often sit back to recollect about my past vacations . France is very much like the Indian subcontinent . Each region has its own history / architecture / language / culture / features/ cuisine and uniqueness . You can blindly take a trip to any near by place and notice the diversity immediately . One such vacation which left a lasting mark is my family trip to the region of Alsace , France . Though in those days , I didn’t blog much , the recess is so indelible that every tiny bit is etched in ... read more
Typical bold Alsatian pottery.
Colourful Alsatian houses.
A portion of the main church of Notre Dame of Strasbourg .

Europe » France » Alsace » Strasbourg December 22nd 2014

Strasbourg is the perfect overture to all that is idiosyncratic about Alsace – walking a fine tightrope between France and Germany and between a medieval past and a progressive future, it pulls off its act in inimitable Alsatian style. in a nutshell.....its everything thrown together to make an exciting city visit! Tear your gaze away from that mesmerising Gothic Cathedral and in just a minute and you’ll be roaming the old town’s twisting alleys lined with crooked half-timbered houses à la Grimm. Then feasting in the cosiest of winstubs (Alsatian taverns) by the canal side in Petite France and marveling at how a city that does Christmas markets and gingerbread so well can also be home to the glittering EU Quarter s and France’s second-largest student population. But that’s Strasbourg for you, all the sweeter for ... read more
Medieval Buildings
more architecture
waterways of Pettite France (1)

Europe » France » Alsace » Strasbourg December 15th 2014

Geo: 48.5829, 7.74375We decided to sleep in this morning. Mom was tired from yesterday's grueling run so we opted out of the walking tour to Strasbourg and slept in. Waking up at 9:30am, we just missed the breakfast deadline so we had coffee and muffins and waited until 11:30 lunch. I took advantage of the time to catch up on the blog. After lunch we signed up for the shuttle bus to Strasbourg, no touring, just a ride to and from the Christmas Market. That works out well. We have only about 2 hours of time in Strasbourg including the time to walk to and from the bus drop point since it can't drive into the pedestrian zone of the old city. There's a lot to see. Strasbourg holds one of the oldest and largest Christmas ... read more
Christmas Market at the Cathedral
€1 Just to Take a Picture of this Thing.
Mom Bought this Elephant Hat for Min.

Europe » France » Alsace » Strasbourg December 11th 2014

Is it French, is it German, or Alsatian as some of the locals insist? The city of Strasbourg, comfortably situated at the convergence of international borders, cannot be easily typified. I had prepared myself for a true French experience but was mildly surprised by the city and the people. True, everyone speaks French, the food looks French and most people behave in the characteristic French way. After all, Strasbourg has been a part of the French republic since the end of the second world war. But spend a while in the city and you will be able to glimpse its heart. Savour the local cuisine, stare at the magnificent houses on the river, wander through its xmas markets and most importantly, talk to the locals. Even if your French is terrible. You will find it unlike ... read more
Annual light show at the cathedral
along the river
Petite France

Europe » France » Alsace » Strasbourg October 3rd 2014

Geo: 48.5829, 7.74375 We got up, had breakfast and headed out of Beaune on a couple of driving tours that the Rick Steves book contained. We drove through some small villages and some nice vineyards. We stopped at one Chateau, but it was closed for the season. We took a few photos and headed on our way. On the north loop, we found another Chateau to visit. This one was quite different in that the owner had 80 jet fighters on display outside. Inside he had a collection of Abarth race cars and at least 300 old motorcycles dating back to the very early 1900's. He also had about 2,000 airplane models and another 1,000 motorcycle and car models on display. There were also several furnished rooms to see. While we were there 3 Ferraris and ... read more
The roof of the car and us
The Chateau again
Old motorcycles

Europe » France » Alsace » Strasbourg September 30th 2014

Mollsheim is on of those pretty little Alsation villages and towns dotted around every corner of the Alsace region of France. More German than French they have a different feel to them. Vines grow everywhere and each village has its fair share of wine producers who make the most wonderful of wine. Our stop for the next two nights was going to be Camping Municipal Mollsheim. 12 euros a night WiFi for 1 euro for 90 minutes , clean and agreeable toilet blocks, fresh bread every day if ordered and close enough to the gare to get into Strasburg. This was going to be another one of those make do and mend sort of days. Not planned we just ended up here. We had never been to Strasburg and there had to be enough to do ... read more
Astronomical clock in cathedral
Petite France
Petite France

Europe » France » Alsace » Strasbourg July 23rd 2014

Strasbourg has lots of interesting things going on. The city is in France, but central in Europe and close to the borders of Germany, and Switzerland. It is the host city to the European Parliament. Many of the street signs and buildings are labelled in different languages because of the city's changing ownership between countries. Our day in Strasbourg started with a climb of the 332 steps of the Strasbourg Cathedral. It was tiring, but the view atop the heavily buttressed roof, was lovely - and worth it. We experienced the rest of the city in a new way, via a tour boat. It started in the canal in the centre of town and bought us by many buildings where historical events had happened to shape the city. The canal continued in a circle around the ... read more
Strasbourg Cathedral Detail
Already up 330 stairs!
European Parliament Building

Europe » France » Alsace » Strasbourg July 16th 2014

The Alsace- Lorraine region is one that has changed hands between Germany and France on multiple occasions over the centuries. Many of the schools in this area are bilingual, teaching German and French as the two main languages. After seeing the beauty and character of Strasbourg and it's surroundings, it is easy to see why both countries have had such an affinity for the locale. Our day began quite early, meeting at the train station in nearby Horb am Neckar at 6:30. It was a clear blue morning with the feel of summer time heat building quickly. Our group made it on time, and so did the train. We were off on a journey that seemed would span more train switches than kilometers. Off the first train, and quickly the next arrived. As it rolled into ... read more
466 Feet Tall
Ill River Walk
From The Floor

Europe » France » Alsace » Strasbourg May 10th 2014

Kehl - Strassburg, 08. - 10. Mai 2014 Mit den Nummernschildern unter dem Arm begann um 10 Uhr unsere Schwedenreise. Rainer unser lieber Nachbar brachte uns zu unserem Wohnmobil damit unser Auto während unserer Abwesenheit in der Garage stehen bleiben darf. Die erste Etappe führte uns über den Hochschwarzwald nach Kehl am Rhein. Es war eine kurze Fahrt von nur etwa 170 km. Wir erreichten Kehl schon kurz nach 13.00 Uhr. Der Campingplatz, welcher sich direkt am Rhein befindet war jedoch über Mittag bis 15.00 Uhr geschlossen. Wir nutzten die Wartezeit für einem Spaziergang am Rhein entlang. Nach dem Einchecken spazierten wir gemütlich in das Zentrum von Kehl. Da in Frankreich am Donnerstag ein Feiertag war, war die Stadt total in französischer, sprich Strassburger Hand. Strassburg liegt ja nur einen Steinwurf entfernt auf der anderen Rheinseite. ... read more
Der Rhein in Kehl am Rhein
Mama Schwan mit ihrem Nachwuchs
Strassburg




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