Biking Adventures and Beyond: Self-Guided Bike Tour in Alsace, France

Those of you who know or have heard anything about Ian's parents, aka my in-laws, they are very active and energetic folks. They were planning on taking 'one last' bike tour this summer so we happily invited ourselves along. Since we were going to be in Europe at the same time, what better way to spend quality time together! That was the impetus of this one-month trip together in Belgium and France.

We did a 6-day bike tour through the Alsace region, characterized by a fusion of German French heritage was a unique part of France. The quaint villages changed from solely typical beige color stone houses intermixed with half-timbered abodes, at times...totally half-timbered villages. Many of the towns were designated as 'Village Fluer' and/ or 'Commune Nature.' Obviously, these towns slowed up our biking pace due to the irrestistable photo opps! The backdrop of the Voges Mountains that border France and Germany, offered another reason for more photographing stops. Good thing Ian and Roger were patient with Peggy and my numerous, 'Stopping' shouts along the paths. We were lucky with very temperate weather with only a downpour on our last day 'back to the barn.'

Ian and Roger being very good sports!