Strasbourg take #2

Well, Strasbourg is one of the all-time favorites, for sure. The day began with breakfast in our room, included in the Liz-special rate (pictured left). Coffee, tea, pain au chocolate, yogurt, croissants... you name it. And all enjoying the view and the wonderful room. If you read in the newspaper about an American who barricaded himself in a room and would not leave... that would be me.
This afternoon we took a leisurely walk along the beautiful main canal, and then took a boat tour around all of the old city. Pictured at the right is one of the amazing 16th Century homes that are common here.
PILGRIM CONNECTION: Guttenburg perfected the printing press here. Such printing was the direct stimulus for the Reformation... and the Separatists (Pilgrims) once they were able to have bible in English. This revelation was unexpected but welcome!
The region of Alsace Lorraine has been independent, then German, then French, then German, then independent... then French. Wow. The Alsacians have their own language but also speak French and English! (There is also a significant middle-eastern population here as well.)
Tonight we sat IN the street at a cafe for a meal of pizza and french fries... and some nice wine. Later on, I did a dress-rehearsal for the Skype-in on August 2. (That day, after the service, I will be on the "big screen" in King Hall to say hi to folks at Church of the Palms and also be able to see and hear them!
Tomorrow we move on to Colmar. Onward!