Fall is in the air here. You can feel it. The dry air, the cooler temperatures, the brown fields, the tinge of color in the trees and on the vines, the shorter days and the lower angle of the sun with its "Autumn glow".
Colmar France is what some call a "fairy tale" city and is said to have one of the best preserved old cities in all of France. It is located in the Rhine river valley 30 miles west of Freiburg Germany in a region known as the Alsace. The vineyards are extensive stretching for 70 miles along the wide valley. This is the time of year for the grape harvest and wine festivals. Some views:
Colmar France is what some call a "fairy tale" city and is said to have one of the best preserved old cities in all of France. It is located in the Rhine river valley 30 miles west of Freiburg Germany in a region known as the Alsace. The vineyards are extensive stretching for 70 miles along the wide valley. This is the time of year for the grape harvest and wine festivals. Some views:
Part of the old city known as "Petit Venice" with a canal
and boat rides for 7 Euro (5 Euro gratuity suggested)
The sign says "Street of the Fish Shop"
Pretzels, Sandwiches, and Eclairs
A view of the vineyards on the way to the old walled
village of Riquewihr 9 miles from Colmar.
The door to a secret garden?
Back in Stegen (near Freiburg) on the edge of the Black Forest.
A view from tthe back patio of the vacation apartment.
