
These were originally black + white before tourists arrived.

Yes, there’s very visual German influence.
Yes, it’s been sometime since I added a post. Why?? A bit of shoulder pain then an out-of-the country trip have kept me away from the old keyboard but now, on a mostly gray Monday morning,I can devote some time to writing about life (from a tourist perspective) in Alsace. For those of you who don’t know about this part of France, it has been both French and German over the last several hundred years, and now plans to remain French. While it’s known for the high quality of the white wine, the region’s “capitol” is Strasbourg, home of the European Parliament. I’ve added a few random snaps to let you know that this is a region you will really enjoy.

Strasbourg Cathedral: At 466 ft. Tallest building in Europe for 227 yrs.

Strasbourg trams: best way to see the city.