This past week, my team joined other teams working in Francophone countries for a mini retreat. Twelve of us met up in Strasbourg, France where another American couple works. We were able to stay with them in the church where they have an apartment. It was great to have free accommodation and lots of space to hang out in. We enjoyed fellowshipping together and sharing with each other.
Strasbourg is an amazing city and a mix of French and German influences because it is right on the border between these two countries and changed hands many times throughout history. I also got to meet up with an old friend of my mother's who is currently living there. She showed me around the city and it was beautiful even in the rain! On Thursday, we left Strasbourg and it was sunny so we arrived early enough to wander into the city before our train left for Switzerland.
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| Our group of Francophone workers, Teams Lausanne, Strasbourg, Paris, & Brussels |
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| Making dinner |
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Samuel in Molsheim, where we stayed.
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| With Lynette, my personal tour guide, in Strasbourg |
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La Petite France, Strasbourg
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| Strasbourg Cathedral |
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inside Strasbourg Cathedral
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inside Strasbourg Cathedral
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Astrological clock
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Strasbourg from the river boat ride
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| The European Parliament and Council |
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| Strasbourg in the sunshine |
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Andrew and Claire enjoying the sun in Strasbourg.
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