Tag: Strasbourg Cathedral
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A walk to Germany and back in half a day
If you are a traveler, there is a lot to like about the European Union. The euro makes managing currency so easy as you go from country to country. Then there is the seamless movement across borders. So, today, we walked to Germany. No passport necessary. Easier than going from Oregon to California (no stopping…
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Strasbourg Cathedral Survives the Ages
For nearly 600 years Strasbourg Cathedral has soared 466 feet above the cobbled streets of the city – an unmistakable landmark for the surrounding countryside. Work began on this Gothic wonder in the year 1176 and continued until the cathedral's completion in 1429. It's hard to imagine the manpower needed (and sacrificed) during construction…
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