After a late arrival last night we woke up at 0900. Actually Lucas, in his role as family alarm clock, woke everyone up with a, “everyone get up, it’s sunny!”
Good morning Colmar
Aurelia, Isabella, and Lucas watch the town awake from the hotel window
After adding some money to the parking meter we had a nice breakfast in the hotel courtyard.
Isabella and Lucas enjoy breakfast in the hotel courtyard
We then ventured out to explore Colmar. It was raining, but we made the best of exploring this picturesque Alsacian town. It had several markets, a canal system, a cathedral, and is filled with renaissance buildings.
Exploring Colmar
We explored the markets filled with wonderful foods like cheeses, meats, fruits, and pretzels!
Covered market
Covered market
Pretzels in the covered market
We also walked the canals and through the winding streets of the old town. On the way we had to stop and sampled fresh macaroons: pistachio, raspberry, chocolate, orange, rum raisin, and original.
Colmar buildings
Street in Colmar looking towards the cathedral
Macaroon place. She is embarrassed I photographed he snacking on them. I would too!
Our last stop was the old town hall and cathedral before going to lunch at for traditional Alsacian fare.
At lunch
Lunch menu
Alsacian pizza with ham, onion, cheese and creme freche
Sergio's lunch of baked potato, ham, and mushrooms in a hollandaise
Our hotel
We went back to the hotel to dry off and decided to explore the surrounding wine region by travelling the Rue du Vin. This amazing road traverses the vineyards and through the small wine making towns which really show the character of the area.
Alsace wine region: vineyard and hill towns
Alsacian grapes
After returning, we had a nice dinner of meats, melon, roast chicken, and scampi.
Isabella, Lucas, and Aurelia heading back from dinner
Passports and Poppets 