Strasbourg Blues

I just want to say, the French have the most sublime hues of blue.  And who wouldn't want heart shaped cut outs in their shutters?  That is something you just don't see in Vancouver.  Shutters themselves are a novelty but I loved the elementary shapes cut into them.  I'm surprised I didn't see any star shapes but I was amused to see a few clover shaped cut outs.  Thanks to Banyan, who was a good sport jumping in front of doors to get his photo taken.  I never know what kind of pose I will get from him but thankfully he stayed conservative with arms glued to the side of his body.

Strasbourg in Toasty Brown

I think it would be a hassle to park in that drive way on a daily basis.  It seems a bit precarious with the river flowing an arms length away from the bumper of the car.  

Strasbourg: Fade to Red

Lace, vines, bicycles, wooden doors, heart shutters...what's not to love?  My photographic journey of the city of windows continues...

Strasbourg, City of Windows

I had the chance to walk around Strasbourg a few times while in France but it wasn't easy trying to push a baby stroller, hold the hand of a five year old and look through the lens of a camera at the same time.  It's one of those things looking back and wishing I had more photographs and wishing I had stopped to enjoy the moment in a park or sit in a cafe.  I wish I had the luxury of strolling aimlessly through the streets and soaking up the ambiance.  Banyan is always hungry at the wrong times so I spent most of my leisure finding him things to eat like bread pretzels and expensive juice.  He even finagled a few sorbets too.  I didn't get much time to explore this beautiful city but I'm grateful for the slice I did experience of Strasbourg's culture, history, and architecture.