Umkirch: Day 5, part 1

We got up really early Tuesday morning to catch a train to Frieburg. We discovered later that our tickets were good for anytime within 24 hours so we probably didn't have to get up SO early, but it was OK because we had a busy day in Frieburg, Umkirch and Colmar (France).


In Frieburg, we met Scott's friend Henning. He had arranged a hotel room for us in Umkirch. He and Scott talked business for a few hours (I napped and read!) and then we had lunch and started a grand tour.

First stop: An amazing view from up above the Rhein Valley (famous Rhein wine growing area). From our vantage point, we were in Germany but could see France and Switzerland.


After that stop, we stopped at a cathedral and saw the Rathous (city hall). The Rathous had dates on that went back to the 1100s. Just amazing to realize how young our country really is.

Then we headed into France, to explore the charming town of Colmar.