Notre Dame de Duzenbach
We set off on the hike up to Notre Dame de Duzenbach, taking the long way of course. At the top of the hill we found the monastery with its simple church, smaller chapel, and it’s insistence on silence!
Read MoreA Quiet Morning in Ribeauville
Sometimes a calm, relaxing morning is what you need on a trip. We wandered the streets of Ribeauville, looking at the amazing architecture, practicing our language skills, and having a nice lunch before we set out on our hike!
Read MoreRainy Evening in Ribeauville
After making a lot of effort, saving, and budgeting, we are finally back in Alsace! We arrived the same time as a rain storm, but we won’t let that bring us down… rather, it emptied the streets so when it stopped we had a pleasant stroll where it felt like the whole town was only ours!
Read MoreSankt Peter in the Black Forest
We continued through the Black Forest along the back roads, with views over hills and fields to mountains beyond. We stopped in Sankt Peter, a little town with a very big church!
Read MoreMorning at Brend and Hexenlochmühle
We took a slow, relaxed morning just enjoying the area around Brend. The view over the forest and mountains is just exquisite while relaxing in the calm fields. We climbed the tower, had amazing breakfast, and set off for Hexenlochmühle… the forest building with the working water wheel, patio cafe, and the amazing smoked deli!
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