That doesn’t seem like the Hochdeutsch I learned in Hochschule. But very clever, very wonderful folk art.

Hi,
Great pictures. Saverne is one of my favorite cities in Alsace. The riding around there is pretty good, too.
Cheers,
Keith

Thanks, Tricia! Yes, it's a beautiful area.

Grey heron

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grey_heron

We rode from Strasbourg through to the Mosel a few years ago what a lovely interesting ride it was. Once more pleased to have one of your trips to follow

Oh, there’s that word again! Thanks for the reminder.

It's indelled on my retina.

Blinding! That should wake you up tomorrow morning.

When we first toured in Europe after a 23-year hiatus, we decided to do what I call "camping light". We left our stove and fuel bottle at home and committed to eating out. It was a good decision and I haven't taken a stove to Europe since. It's different here in BC, though, because campgrounds are never close to anywhere to get a meal.

Hi Keith,
We are looking forward to the scenery, food and wine. Hope the approaching heat wave doesn't knock us out first. Thanks for the wine tip! We will be sure to have empty panniers on the day we ride through Eguisheim.
My best to you and Susan,
Suzanne

Hi,
« The great affair is to move » R.L. Stevenson. Bravo for finding a method that works for you.
Alsace is one of my favorite destinations. Before Covid we went every year to taste the wine and enjoy the food. The scenery is great, too. Janos stands a good chance of being understood in German. Elsasser Deutsch is close to the Stuttgart accent, with some French words thrown in for good measure. If you are thinking of buying some wine, may I suggest Domaine Gruss in Eguisheim? It’s six kilometers from Colmar and there’s a bike path between the two.
Have a great tour!
Cheers,
Keith

Credit goes to you and Scott for seeting a good example doing day rides. It really does give you more of a feel for where you are than just whizzing through. Aside from the benefit of riding without panniers.

Thank you, so kind, Nancy! I try to take things in my stride and not feel apologetic for being old. :) And of course the point is that I am still enjoying cycling.

I always loved camping, but not carrying the gear! And in the course of years I didn't always have the energy at the end of the day to cook sitting on the ground. I enjoy restaurants and sitting on chairs now. :)

Glad to see your doing another trip! You’ve got the right idea of stops where you can do day rides. I really enjoyed doing that. You get a chance to get to know a place.