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A peak inside Alsace

August 13, 2009

Today, we are very, very happy to be back in our tiny village in the Jura of Switzerland. You just can’t imagine how happy. Since coming home after a week away, I have picked a large bowls worth of green beans from our garden along with at least seven zucchini.  One of the zucchini is [...]

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We are in Strasbourg!

August 6, 2009

Photo taken about three years ago while I was still living in Strasbourg. We arrived yesterday afternoon in Strasbourg, France to spend a week with my In-laws. It is much warmer here than in the Jura of Switzerland which is nice. I miss having a real summer. I will try to post in a few [...]

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Around Strasbourg

May 26, 2009

We started our walk around Strasbourg near Saint Paul Church. You can still find free parking in this area if you look. I was excited to see the city again. Even after a few hours in the hot, hot sun with aching feet due to breaking in new shoes, I was not ready to leave. [...]

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Long weekend in Alsace, France

May 24, 2009

We decided to go to Strasbourg for the weekend. It was a last minute discision. I had only three hours to get the apartment in order and pack. It was nice to see France again and spend time with family. Photos below are of my Inlaws village. Photos from last summer of their village are [...]

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Walking around a village in Alsace

August 4, 2008

Alsace is beautiful. Here are some photos I took from a walk around my Inlaws village which is located near Strasbourg. Click to view larger. Flowers cover Alsace. Click to view larger. There is always a field nearby. Click to view larger. I had forgotten how much the French love their dogs. Dogs are everywhere! [...]

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Happy 4th of July!!!

July 5, 2006

Photo taken in Colmar, France 2006 Yesterday was the 4th of July which I do miss celebrating in the States. We look forward to going to Strasbourg on the 14th of July for the French national holiday celebration. During the fireworks in Strasbourg, I always think of America and how every year I went to [...]

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Arte in Strasbourg

June 17, 2006

Arte is one of my favorite French tv stations which I will sometimes watch in the evenings on France 5 (which is free). Arte is, also, available all day on cable. While not all of the programs are good, many of them are very interesting. Just like any tv station everyone will find something that [...]

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Eguisheim, one of the most beautiful villages in all of France

May 16, 2006

Eguisheim is a village that is a “must see” if you are visiting Alsace. Each time that I find myself walking in the streets of this city, I feel the strength of history. With medieval half-timbered houses covered in flowers lining narrow cobblestone roads, it is easy to forget what year it is. I recently [...]

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Strasbourg is a wonderful city to get moving in

April 27, 2006

Strasbourg is a very active city. You will find people walking, riding bikes and enjoying many other outdoor activities. Not only are the people in movement but Strasbourg is constantly under construction (so to speak) with one new building after another being built, rebuilt or upkept. The first spring I spent in Strasbourg I was [...]

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