Off we go on a 4-day trip (Thursday is yet another public holiday here in Bavaria) to the French city of Strasbourg on the German border. Strasbourg and its immediate environs were constantly being fought over by the French and Germans, and the border between the countries has shifted back and forth for ages-- sometimes Strasbourg was in Germany, sometimes in France. So what we currently have is a French city with a heavily Germanic influence-- bad for me because of my lousy command of both French and German, though seeing as I routinely mix the 2 languages up when speaking (hey, any Euro language in a storm), this may well be the only area in the whole of Europe where I make any sort of sense. Strasbourg is also the capitol and principal city of the French region of Alsace, justifiably famous for its world class wines. Sightseeing, wine tasting, and relaxing are all on the docket. Have a good weekend everybody!
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Au Revoir, Danke
Off we go on a 4-day trip (Thursday is yet another public holiday here in Bavaria) to the French city of Strasbourg on the German border. Strasbourg and its immediate environs were constantly being fought over by the French and Germans, and the border between the countries has shifted back and forth for ages-- sometimes Strasbourg was in Germany, sometimes in France. So what we currently have is a French city with a heavily Germanic influence-- bad for me because of my lousy command of both French and German, though seeing as I routinely mix the 2 languages up when speaking (hey, any Euro language in a storm), this may well be the only area in the whole of Europe where I make any sort of sense. Strasbourg is also the capitol and principal city of the French region of Alsace, justifiably famous for its world class wines. Sightseeing, wine tasting, and relaxing are all on the docket. Have a good weekend everybody!
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