Nancy

Today we woke up and got ready to leave Strasbourg. We walked back with our luggage to the car in light rain, very unsure if all the luggage would fit. However, the packing gods are on our side and it all fit well with the backseat gals having some lap luggage. We then headed back into town for our walking tour. By then the weather had cleared and it was a really nice day. We waited while drinking our coffee and eating a pastry but noone else seemed to be arriving. Turns out it was pushed back to 10:30 as the guide had missed his train? However the message was sent at 2am leading us to believe he was hungover. We spent the time searching for Primark so the girls could pick up a few more warm clothes and wet gear as the weather has been a bit miserable.
By the time we returned for the walking tour, the rain had also returned. The guide told us to wait 20 mins and come back but we didn't want to wait. So we walked through the pouring rain and decided that was silly, so stopped for a drink. Within 20 mins, the rain had in fact stopped but we had committed to the drinks.
We instead planned our day and changed our plans a little. We got back to the car and after a rainy drive plus a struggle to get petrol we arrived at Nancy. We walked through the town searching for somewhere to eat, when KFC popped out and that was my lunch solved. Erin found a palace, so we walked there in the rain once again. It was beautiful and stunning but the cold and rain really detracted from the view. The sun started appearing as we headed to the movies to watch Barbie. Yes, we caved and went to see the original version with French subtitles. I had an interesting experience with a lady asking me if I could sit lower in the chair as my head was blocking her view... Nonetheless the movie was very good and had lots of important concepts in it. We all really enjoyed it.
Next it was off to the accommodation in Metz and after an impromptu tour of the town (car navigation needs to take a long hard look at itself) we arrived. Then the dreaded question of what to do for dinner. We decided to make some salad and after searching for a grocery store, made a great dinner. It was a less touristy day than expected but a good rainy day.Read more