Kaddish
July 28, 2025 in Luxembourg ⋅ ⛅ 66 °F
This memorial is for the Jews that were killed by the Nazis.
Cathedral Notre Dame
July 28, 2025 in Luxembourg ⋅ ⛅ 66 °F
World War I
July 28, 2025 in Luxembourg ⋅ ⛅ 66 °F
This was called "Gëlle Fra" (or Golden Lady in English). It is to remember the approximately 3,000 Luxembourg soldiers that died in World War I.
Adolphe
July 28, 2025 in Luxembourg ⋅ ⛅ 66 °F
This is the view I was trying to get before, of the "New Bridge" (or Adolphe Bridge).
Brasserie du Cercle
July 28, 2025 in Luxembourg ⋅ ⛅ 66 °F
I tried a Luxembourg soup called Bouneschlupp. Well, kind of. I ordered it, but they were out, so I got the soup of the day, which they said was similar. Not bad!
Grrrrr
July 28, 2025 in Luxembourg ⋅ ⛅ 68 °F
So apparently, the type of train I booked (TGV) doesn't leave from this station. They told me where to go, and because I don't have a lot of time, I got a taxi. Hopefully I can make my train, becauseRead more
Grrrrrr again
July 28, 2025 in France ⋅ ☁️ 70 °F
So either i misunderstood, or they told me the wrong information, but I ended up taking a taxi to the wrong place (which cost me €70). Thankfully, there is a different train I can take (going toRead more
And..... I'm good!
July 28, 2025 in France ⋅ ☁️ 70 °F
It ended up costing me about $45 for my new ticket, and I lost my 1st class seat. But at least I'm on a train going to the right place! Next stop, Strasbourg!
Welcome to Strasbourg!
July 28, 2025 in France ⋅ ⛅ 72 °F
Since I ended up getting in earlier than I thought, Markus and a few of his friends invited me out for a drink and a bite to eat!
Hotel Kaijoo
July 28, 2025 in France ⋅ ⛅ 72 °F
These hotel rooms are definitely nicer that the last hotel! Although, I think how they arranged everything in a little strange....lol
I agree with that - why wouldn't they have a little end table on the side of the bed - it would take up a lot less room! [Sharon]
Strasbourg Cathedral
July 29, 2025 in France ⋅ ⛅ 66 °F
I made it back to check it out during the day. The line to look around is huge, so I'll try to do it another time before I leave.
Gutenberg
July 29, 2025 in France ⋅ ⛅ 68 °F
This square and statue were dedicated to Gutenberg! He invented the printing press that made movable letters. He was also the first person to print copies of the Bible. They were known as GutenbergRead more
Money
July 29, 2025 in France ⋅ ☁️ 68 °F
This is the street where Alsace's mint was located. You can make a guess that it had something to do with money based on the French name for the street.
Petite France
July 29, 2025 in France ⋅ ☁️ 68 °F
The tour is taking us to an area called "Petite France". It's a very touristy area, but it's beautiful! Especially since the weather was nice!
Pont de la Spitzmuhle
July 29, 2025 in France ⋅ ☁️ 68 °F
I thought this bridge looked awesome!
Tanners
July 29, 2025 in France ⋅ ☁️ 68 °F
This is the area of Petite France where the tanners worked. They needed the open ventilation at the top of the buildings, but it was never renovated.
Brewers' Star
July 29, 2025 in France ⋅ ☁️ 68 °F
I learned a new fact about the 5-point star. The main modern use is for the Jewish religion (i.e., the Star of David), however a use that was around much longer, according to our guide, was forRead more
Near city center
July 29, 2025 in France ⋅ ☁️ 68 °F
This was a view from near the city center.
Dam Bridge
July 29, 2025 in France ⋅ ⛅ 68 °F
This the covered bridge that goes across the dam
River Walk
July 29, 2025 in France ⋅ ⛅ 70 °F
I love this different colored houses along the river!
Café Yvonne
July 29, 2025 in France ⋅ ⛅ 72 °F
Had lunch at Café Yvonne. One of the specialties of this region is Coq au Reisling. It's chicken cooked in Reisling wine sauce. It wasn't as good as I hoped, but still not bad!
Aquaduck
July 29, 2025 in France ⋅ ☀️ 75 °F
This mini-aquaduct features the god Janus in the middle. Janus was a god with two heads. This aquaduct symbolizes Strasbourg's place as a river crossing between the Atlantic and its source in theRead more
Flammeküche
July 29, 2025 in France ⋅ ☁️ 68 °F
I meet up with my friend Markus again tonight for our official Flammeküche dinner. We ended up getting 3. The first was the original (apparently you typically start with that one) which had creamRead more
European Union Parliament
July 30, 2025 in France ⋅ ☁️ 63 °F
I got to go see the European Union's Parliament! This is where the 27 countries debate and pass laws for the European Union area and its 450 million citizens.
Inside
July 30, 2025 in France ⋅ ☁️ 63 °F
There are 24 languages that are used so that all countries can be equally represented. One thing I learned about their interpretation services was about less common languages. Interpretaters alwaysRead more
Interesting! I remember when you originally wanted to be an interpreter, but you had to go to a special school on the west coast for training! [Sharon]