Sunday, February 9, 2014

Strasbourg


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.

Our group of Francophone workers, Teams Lausanne, Strasbourg, Paris, & Brussels
Making dinner
Samuel in Molsheim, where we stayed.
With Lynette, my personal tour guide, in Strasbourg
La Petite France, Strasbourg


Strasbourg Cathedral
inside Strasbourg Cathedral
inside Strasbourg Cathedral
Astrological clock

Strasbourg from the river boat ride

The European Parliament and Council
Strasbourg in the sunshine
Andrew and Claire enjoying the sun in Strasbourg.

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