We arrived in Alsace expecting it to be the most active part of our trip and unfortunately, some would say fortunately, it has not turned out that way. As in Provence the plan was to rent road bikes however there were difficult to find on the internet before the trip so we were advised that the person greeting us would have information that would direct us to a local place for what we needed, well lets just say these bikes were not only not fit for roads but I would not even take them in a parking lot for a spin!
Needless to say I was extremely disappointed… this area is fantastic for cycling and try as hard as I could to find another location that would get me what I wanted, I could not… I now know what business I can start if I moved here! Note to self, bring my own bike next time...
So after some significant pouting, a little pornographic language, and some running to expel some energy.. I have accepted the new focus of our time in Alsace…… which is what you ask? Well, morning runs through the miles of local vineyards, afternoons in hill top villages visiting the history and shops, early evenings on Cafe patio's with a glass of local Cremant..and dinner.. well… sometimes on our wonderful little patio… and other times in Michelin star restaurants… ok..ok… maybe I should not be so whinny.. but seriously.. if you could see the cycling opportunities around here you might just have thrown a little temper tantrum….its like being starving, having the best meal in front of you, and not being able to eat it!
Here are some images of our time here so far………
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| Our little village... |
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| Our apartment ready for breakfast |
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| View of the Grand Cru vineyard from our balcony |
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| Castle vist |
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| Second floor, she is a beauty! |
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| An evening dinner on our little terrace... |
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| Colmar |
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| Vineyards as far as the eye can see! |
This region, known as Alsace, has always been densely populated, Alsace is famous for its high number of picturesque villages, churches and castles and for the various beauties of its three main towns, in spite of severe destructions suffered throughout five centuries of wars between France and Germany. Mostly however Alsace is famous for its vineyards, along the 170 km of the Route des Vins d'Alsace that is highly travelled.
You may noticed the distinctly German character of the villages, well the area has fallen under a number of different kingdoms. Thank's to Wkki and a little help from Dwight here is the resulting chronology..it certainly makes it a very interesting place to visit………..
I must admit the trekking here has been great.. with the lack of bicycles I have been making Dwight walk everywhere.. yes, run in the morning.. trek all day to the neighbouring villages.. I know, I know… its sounds like a lot of exercise but seriously.. how else am I suppose survive the food, wine and beer I am consuming on this trip!!!
Now for more pictures……. :-)
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| Grand Cru Vineyards everywhere! |
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| An old wine press... |
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| Dwight exiting the wine press! |
Ok.. a few more then I am done…….
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| Vineyard view from our hilltop town, yum yum |
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Not ready yet….
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| Dwight giving me his wine lesson of the day... |
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| Our town at night.. much quieter!! |
I do know that this should stop… Alsace wine marketing, I can explain the stork later.. but yikes!
Thats all for now.. off to Paris in a couple of days……. should be exciting to see the end of the Tour de France… not to mention being in Paris… so much to do!!
Till next time, happy chatting..
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