So we went to Kayserberg, a small village about 30 min drive from Colmar on the Alsace Wine trail. First thing we saw after parking the car on the outskirts of the village was a stork nest high on the top of a spire with an adult plus 3 babies being fed –these birds used to be nearly extinct in 1980’s but there are now hundreds of breeding pairs after some active intervention. Then on way to restaurant we passed Albert Schwieter’s birthplace and then happened upon a village accordion orchestra and dancers all in traditional dress of the region –the dancing was on the cobblestones which are difficult to even walk over. Sammi was entranced by both the music and the dancing ( later back in Zurich after 1 min video clip was put on computer he replayed it over and over for about ½ hr –with headphones on !!) Then we had typical Alsace fare for dinner, sauerkraut with duck for H, pork for Ruth and fish for L&M. Delicious and very cheerful hosts. Some TdeF press people arriving in village later as we left.
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