Kimberly telling Zookie to be quiet and not disturb the other passengers on the TGV, France's high speed train.
Kimberly in front of Strasbourg's Cathedral de Notre Dame, where Martin Luther pinned his 95 theses and started the reformation.
Inside the cathedral is a famous astronomical clock
Known for its accuracy even today.
The sculptures and windows were impressive, as always.
An ornate, gold-leafed organ hung above the second pillars.
The intricate tapestries that hang here were apparently originally inteded for Notre Dame de Paris.
The detail is just amazing!
Back outside, enjoying some more vin chaud et flammenkuche at the Marché de Noel, or Christmas Market
They had an ice skating rink set up in the square just in front of the Cathedral.
One of the many Christmas market "maisonettes," which literally means "litlle houses."
Christmas ornaments for sale
Kimberly and her friend, Michele, who met us in Strasbourg for the weekend. She was living nearby in Heidelberg, Germany, working for SAP.
Kimberly, Dan and Zookie in the La Petite France neighborhood, well known for its canals, half-timbered homes, and cobblestone streets.
This enormous Christmas Tree that sat in Place Kleber was a gift from some other European nation.
Holiday lights displays in Strasbourg
The main Christmas Market at Place Broglie
A characteristic old house in Strasbourg
Daniel and Zookie in the Cathedral square, in front of Maison Kammerzell. The carved-wood framework was constructed during the Renaissance, the overhanging stories in 1589.
Musicians in front of Maison Kammerzel in Strasbourg
Zookie's perspective of the Christmas Markets
Kimberly and Zookie at another Marché de Noel in nearby Colmar.
The Maison Pfister is a richly decorated merchants house from 1537. The statue of the man represents a drape maker, and the bar he is holiding shows Colmar's measure of one meter.
The Petite Venise neighborhoos in Colmar
The local river was canalized for medieval industry--which provides for picturesque walks along the canals today.
Night time holiday illuminations and decorations in Petite Venise in Colmar
Another dramatic Colmar holiday view
Colmar "maisonettes"
They had hung Christmas ornaments in the trees to create a more festive atmosphere.
One of the several "creches" depicting the manger scene.
Many of the streets had lights like these hanging from above...
...but only one special street had Baccarat chandeliers....
