After a short 20 minute journey, we arrived at the large Strasbourg Central train station, and noticed a strong presence of French Army troops outfitted in full camouflage gear and automatic weapons. We were met at the station by Anne, our young Alsatian tour guide, who gave us a very interesting and thorough tour of the city, before leaving us at our hotel.
After checking in to our room, we spent the rest of the day touring Strasbourg on our own, or in small groups with our biking friends. The day included a spectacular climb up the spiral stairs of the iconic Cathedral of Notre Dame- the most visible landmark in the city. The view from high on top of the cathedral was amazing.
After dark, at 10:30PM, the people who were still awake were treated to an incredible light show that was projected onto the outside wall of the massive cathedral, and synchronized with beautiful music.
Alsatian specialty "cake/biscuit" called Kougelhopf:
Brenda, Don and Steve waiting with us for the light show to start:
Interesting building in Strasbourg with windows made from bottoms of wine bottles:
French Army soldier on patrol because Strasbourg is the seat of the European Parliament:
Flying buttresses on cathedral wall, viewed from spiral stairs:
Army soldiers "escorting" us to dinner Saturday night. Left us with a sobering impression:
The best ice cream cone you will ever see. A work of art, and delicious too:
The cathedral front at dusk, as lights turned on:
Light show on wall of cathedral- the story of the history of man from creation to present day:
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