“Travel while you’re ‘young’ and able. Don’t worry about the money, just make it work. Experience is far more valuable than money will ever be.” – unknown
From London we took the Chunnel Train to Paris and then transferred to TGV (fast train to Colmar). This is a very charming, work a day town.
It felt very real, with families enjoying the parks.
Somewhere along the way we picked up a stomach bug (full disclosure, I came down with it first). A bit of relaxing under a tree was in order.
“Life isn’t about how fast you run or high you climb, it’s about how well you bounce.” – Tigger And Murph bounced back fast☺️
Colmar has a lovely covered market.The roof of their town hall was pretty interesting, too.The town was spared during WWII because the Allies recognized it’s charm.When these home were built, people were taxed on the square footage of the ground floor. So, often times the upper floors jutted out, giving people a bit more room and keeping their tax bill down.This small area in the town is affectionately calledLittle Venice.Very charming as evening descends.Beautiful old water tower that we discovered on one of our explores.This tiny, free bus ran around the central city all day long. It was fun to hop on & hop off. Beautifully lit at night.Friends of ours, the Ottolini’s, suggested we check out the village of Riquewihr – supposedly the Disney film of Beauty and the Beast was set in this charming place.I was obsessed with finding the well that Belle visits in the movie.Or maybe this one?Could it be this one? 🤷🏾♀️We also enjoyed the many iron signs hanging over the doors.Very cute, right?We went up into the fields above the town for a different view. The Romans discovered that this region is a perfect environment for growing grapes. Alsace wine is treasured around Europe.A couple that we met from Germany told us that we really needed to visit Eguisheim if we were going to Colmar. So one morning we took their advise and bused over.Maybe not as colorful as Riquewihr but very pretty!Charming cobblestone streets to walk down.Definitely worth a look.And they also had some interesting iron signs.So charming… This village was also known for the storks that roost there and we were lucky enough to actually see a couple of them.
Murphys on the Move 
Beautiful!, wow this was EASY TO USE!!!!🥰
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Oh good‼️
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I’d love to go there!
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The architecture is so interesting and quaint. One is prettier than the next. Glad you both doing ok.
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Beautiful quaint villages!
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My goodness, you have been busy! Wonderful sights in the towns and villages. Sorry about the bug… Belinda xx
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xoxo
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They do love flowers and they do them so well also
Beautiful buildings🤗🤗🤗🥰🥰🌻🌻
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Enjoying all your posts. Keep ’em coming.
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❤️👍🏾
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Love the tiny bus!
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It was such fun!
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What a beautiful area! Very charming, as you say. Reminds me of towns along the Romantischestrasse in Germany (very close to the border, after all).
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Definitely looks like it’s out of a movie. I love the wells and signs especially.
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So charming!
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Amazing architecture!!! I’ll be sure to visit 🇩🇪👌🏼
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