Several Days in Haslach and a Trip to Strasbourg

I have spent the last few days getting to know another area of Germany: the southwest, home of the Black Forest, beautiful valleys and hills, and friends Amy and Gav.

I’ve known Amy since before she was born. She’s the daughter of good friends Rick and Wilma Lysen. Now Amy’s all grown up and married to Gav, a chap from the UK. They moved to the little town of Haslach here in the German state of Baden-Württemberg about a year ago.

I arrived on Friday. The train trip included two connections, and I made one of them correctly. The last connection was to be in the town of Karlsruhe. So when “Karlsruhe” appeared on the board and the signs in the station, I got off and looked for my connecting train. Slight problem: I was at the wrong Karlsruhe station. It was an easy fix—-just hop on the next train and go to the Karlsruhe main station, and catch the next available train to Haslach.

Amy and Gav were unfazed. They replied to my text that it was an easy mistake to make. They were at the Haslach station to greet me, and have been my hosts and guides (extraordinaire!) for these days.

We’ve gone on walks around town and in the country, played games (YES!), and eaten delicious food (both are very good cooks). This town of 7,000 must have at least one bakery for every 1000 people, and just as many shoe stores! I may or may not have purchased a pair of German-made shoes. You’ll have to wait until I return to find out.

Then, on Tuesday Amy & I went to the beautiful city of Strasbourg, just a short train ride away. I’m happy to report that I have now been to France! The next few photos are from that adventure.

Then home again for another tasty dinner. All of my friends are great cooks. Lucky me.