Strasbourg

On our way from Paris to Strasbourg we decided to stop in Nancy to make the most of one of the travel days on our eurail passes. It turned out to be a bit of a drag because we were stuck walking around with our backpacks. We spent the majority of our time there sitting in a large square and people watching.

It was lovely to arrive in Strasbourg to the familiar face of Noemie who was Willow's exchange in grade 11. She had a friend with her from Spain and we all went together for drinks.

I know a few people who went to Strasbourg on exchange and they all neglected to tell me just how beautiful it is. It is now one of the most beautiful european cities I have seen.

We were warned by some florists in Nancy that it was a bad time to be going to Strasbourg. It was the time of the Nato

Summit so many of the world leaders were present. Which of course means heightened security. There were thousands of french police in the city. And thousands more of protestors and rioters camped outside the city. Signs of the security were everywhere from roadblocks to all the manholes being sealed.

Noemie lives in a small town called Muzig, outside of Strasbourg. We stayed there with her very welcoming family. Except one night that we spent with Gaelle.

We did not stay in Strasbourg a long time. Soon we were off to spend over 24hrs on the train.