We
spent most of the day on Wednesday driving the the wine route (Rue
des Vin – http://www.route-des-vins-alsace.com/fr).
Twisty route that takes you through a series of medieval walled
cites surrounded by vineyards. Our drive was slowed by a motorhome
that was driving 30kph (20mph) regardless of the speed limit (often
90kph). Unable to pass him we we diced to stop at in Bergheim, not
the most beautiful city, but nice. Somethings have not changed in 20
years, just as we entered the city there is a jam, jelly & honey
seller on the corner. We had a nice walk around and saw the 11c
walls and Renee had a jolt as a stray cat brushed her leg.
From Bergheim we moved on to Ribeauvillé
and then Clos sainte Hune vineyard and the fortified church
, followed by Riquwhihr and Kayserburg. Renee and I could spend a week just walking through the cites of the wine route, it's one beautiful surprise after another of buildings, vineyards, churches and food.
The wine route has dedicated bike paths between the cities and would be perfect for a week long bike ride.
When we arrived back to our hotel I checked an email form a friend and found that we were to meet Thursday, July 8 (July 8 is a Tuesday) and I went into a panic fearing he and his wife fixed a meal for us on Tuesday and we did not show. Much to my relief after a few emails I found that it was Thursday, July 10 and all was well.
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