European trip part 2 and more

[Capt Lightning]

I'll start with a photo I forgot on the last lot. It amused me, so I took this photo of this house opposite the camp site entrance.



Right, where was I. The Saar valley. I really like this bit of Germany, especially the small towns. Saarburg is one such town with good shopping, cafes and bars..

A river runs through the centre of the town..

And this it from the other end of the street..



I'm on a diet so I only had two ices



Saarburg has a number of vineyards that come right down into the town.



There's more to come....

 

[Ameriscot]

Great photos! Those desserts look yummy.

 

[SeaBreeze]

Lovely photos Capt! Those ices do look good, I admire you for being so strict with your diet.

 

[Capt Lightning]

OK, the rest of our time in the Saar valley was spent in the Saarbrucken, the capital of Saarland, and Saarlouis, a smaller city named after the French emperor, Louis 14th.

Saarbrucken is just like most other cities - same shops etc...


Saarlouis is much smaller and more relaxed. It was a heavily fortified town that changed hands several times in various wars.
Tour boats on the Saar....


The road into the main square..


A relic of earlier conflicts and a small part of the fortifications...


And finally, the Saar loop at Mettlach.. You have to get above it to appreciate it. You don't really see it at ground level.

 

[ossian]

Great pics. Especially the one of the Saar Loop. That is spectacular. And those ice creams...........mmmmmmmmmm! artytime:

 

[Bee]

Again great photos Capt..............................just love the ice creams.