Popping Over the Border
The last full day in Alsace already? Seriously?!!!
Well, we decided to celebrate the 4th of July by invading Germany. Pretty easy, actually - a mere 56km (35 miles to our American friends and nostalgic Brits) jaunt to the east including an uncontested crossing of the Rhine, and Baden Baden was ours.
What a lovely spot, a somewhat grand spa town set in a narrow valley, with a relaxed feel. We wandered mostly round the old town center, feasting on elegant German cuisine (sausage with curry sauce and fries). We walked up and down steep hills along quaint streets and shopped for souvenirs and ice-cream. It was fascinating to have traveled such a short distance and to be surrounded by a different culture and language.
Back in Langensoultzbach we got a personal tour of the local museum, in an annexe of the church. This was quite impressive, with many Roman empire carvings on display.
We are now back to sunny weather, and the author was able to relax au jardin and finish off the six-pack purchased earlier in the week. We are invited to eat dessert with our hosts later this evening, and then tomorrow we hit the road, heading for Paris before our flight home early Saturday morning.