Strassbourg

In our wandering we came across this most ornate merry-go-round.

It was an overnight journey from Germany to France - we woke up in a canal in Strassbourg. Up for an earlier breakfast and then onto a canal boat for a tour of the old city. It has changed identities over many many years at times being German and at times French, then German and now back to being French. The old city area is completely surrounded by water - the river I'il and a canal which is managed by a couple of locks. We visited the old Notre Dame Cathedral which for many years was protestant until it was returned to the RC church. The facade is of very intricate working, almost like filigree lacework. Inside it contains a unique clock dating back to the C13th and still works - it is called an astronomical clock but at present is 1/2 hr different from current time. There is also a magnificent pipe organ way up the wall which dates from 1200's and is still in use!! Well, it has rained today while we were in the Cathedral so it was back to the ship for lunch and we are having another quiet day on board when we set sail again this evening. Last night's meal was an epicurean delight - local food served with local white and red wines - we slept well!