Black Forest and Rue du Vin

We took a short overnight trip while Nancy and Rachel were in town. We love, love Alsace. It’s got such character and is so well taken care of. Plus, we can speak German there since almost everyone is bilingual.

The town we love most is Eguisheim. Our hotel this time was great!
Auberge Alsacienne
Eguisheim, Alsace, France

The Black Forest is a nice area in Germany with picturesque scenery, fun festivals, and famous cake. This trip we visited Freiburg, and Staufen. Both were great, and we happened to come on a fest day. The Musik and Wein fest was a treat for our guests. Any time you can experience festivals with the Germans, it’s a great experience!

Prost!

Ribeauville

Getting hooked up by friendly Jean, the linen man in Ribeauville. Even Addy scored!

Rue du Vin

May flowers and storks, so pretty!

Eguisheim

one of the many wine caves in Alsace

Staufen, Germany

Staufen

Adelaide accompanying the orchestra.

Grandma buying strawberries in the Black Forest.

Freiburg, Germany

Cathedral (Münster) in Freiburg. We got to hear the choir practicing for their evening performance.

Original 13th century stained glass windows that were protected during the WWII. Our kids had fun picking out the different townsmen's symbols. The town baker donated this window.

Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte, the local speciality. Yummy.

Freiburg

Black Forest