Ribe, Denmark

Ribe is the oldest town in Denmark and is close to the German border. I found Ribe to be an artsy and extremely clean city with blue crisp skies. Some local attractions would be the Cathedral, which is the only five aisled church in Denmark. Denmark uses the Danish Krone, not the euro! but fortunately shops in Ribe accept the euro because the town is close to the German border.

The rustic French Jura.

The French Jura is in the Franche-comte region of France and for the most part is unknown to tourists. Jura is filled with mountains, lakes, and rivers, and waterfalls. The Jura mountains form a natural border between France and Switzerland. Jura is best known for its wine, particulaly Macvin. I would definately go back because this part of France is untouched by tourism and relaxing.

Bremen Town of Musicians

Ah, my most favorite German city. Bremen is located in Northwestern Germany and the river Weser runs through the it. While vacationing in Bremen you must visit the Schnoor quarter and the Marktplatz. The Schnoor quarter is filled with tiny alleyways, gift shops, and cafes. Transportation in Bremen is one of the best, the city operates a tramway that is always on time. The picture to the right displays "The Bremen Town Musicians".In the fairytale a donkey, a dog,a cat and a rooster are no longer useful to their owners and were soon to be discarded . They all decide to leave thier homes and travel to Bremen which was known for its freedom to live without owners and all the greatest musicians lived there.

Hamburg..and No not hamburger.

Me in Hamburg! Such a windy day... I spent the day in Hamburg with my friend. We took a local ferry around the town, ate Chinese food inside a posh mall, and did some shopping. Hamburg is the second largest city in Germany and is a large cultural and industrial center. The German weather is unpredictable, so the best time to visit would be during the summer months but expect longer lines and higher prices because everyone else is there also. However, if you don't mind the cold weather then go during the off seasons. Hamburg is AMAZING in the summer, the weather is warm and the people are friendly. Some near by cities are Bremen and Hanover, both are about 80 miles away, but easily accessible by car, train, or plane.

My little German friends

We were on our way to the supermarket, and they wanted to take thier bikes.

Europe Vacation Part 4

I spent May-June in crazy Germany and wonderful France. While I was in Europe, I would find myself in a cafe or two enjoying the long and lazy days of my temporary european life of leisure. Please enjoy the ride as I take you around the globe. H-