Get out your magnifying glass to find the one and only Grand Duchy left in the world, Luxembourg on a map! Again, another transit country to get to France, we never got to take a closer look at this landlocked little thing bordering Germany, Belgium and France.
We know the country is a founding member of the European Union, and it takes about half an hour to cross the country. It has a population of 540,000 who are either rich or seem work in the banking sector in some capacity. Luxembourg is one of the wealthiest countries in the world.
Instead of rushing through, we stopped in Luxembourg town... just long enough to grab a coffee. Ok, maybe not the best reason to visit but there were busloads of tourists arriving, and we didn't want to mingle.
We walked around the block, there are lots of nice little boutiques and stores (not cheap).
But the best feature of Luxembourg is the low cost of fuel. Gas and Diesel is about 20 to 30 Euro cents per liter cheaper than in Germany. If we were to settle in Saarland, we would cross the border every time to refill.
Who wouldn't want to smile at that?
Or even party?
We continued our journey, and almost unnoticed we crossed the border to Belgium, before we entered France a few kilometers after.
Our picnic area.
Typically French architecture.
WWI cannon
When will we ever learn?
A newer Beemer GS lightening up the scenery.
A Guzzi hack!
We leave this horrifying place and hit the road again.
Another stop for necessities in Toul.
Below the town hall.
Are you looking at me?
Roland devouring a chocolate croissant.
Now heading towards the Vosges.
The weather is against us.
No vista at the peak.
Back in the valley the sunshine returns!
Kaysersberg.
A vineyard close to Colmar, our final destination for today.
Hopefully the weather will improve again. The Vosges are waiting to be conquered.
Nice pictures Sonja, I especially liked the guzzi hack of course. I've also been to Verdun, quite the sobering place.
ReplyDeleteLovely pictures Sonja - thank you for taking us along - it makes me dream of wanting to go to Europe and wander.
ReplyDeleteDar, you are welcome. Hope you enjoy, and will tag along for the journey.
DeleteWow, that cathedral in Toul is a sight to behold. I can imagine how magnificent it must have looked in person.
ReplyDeleteLuxembourg looks like a pretty town.
Toul was one of those accidental discoveries when we were looking for a coffee break. We were stunned to find the cafe just across the cathedral.
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