Using the wonderful bus system from our village east of Luxembourg City, we would often go into the city just to wander, visit a museum or sit in a cafe and do some people watching.
Some of our favorite sights...Casement du Bock, Neumunster, Notre Dame Cathedral, Place de la Constitution,
Statue de la Grande Duchesse Charlotte.
An amazingly beautiful city with a rich culture and history.
And always a fun sign to remind us of which way to go...
Back at home we loved spending time along the Mosel; days were hot and sunny, I don't think we ever had a day of rain, maybe some clouds but no rains.
Taking our new chairs down to the river helped us cool off on some of the really hot afternoons.
Meet Bluebell, waiting for his/her dinner from across the little garden pond
Dinner one evening at the Chinese restaurant in Ehnen, trying the local beer, Battin.
flowers in full bloom
and tractors going about their work in the vineyards...
Finally the weekend of the Wine Festival.
Thinking it began on Saturday morning we walked down to the village but all was quiet; after checking in with Tourist Center we learned the major activities began Sunday morning. Everything began with the blessing of the symbolic keg of wine in church, the band led the procession to the City Hall where the keg was opened and tasted by all there. A fun experience for us to be a part of Sunday morning.
The local children had a small cask too, grape juice I imagine.
The tapper for the keg
Visitor center welcome
and visitor tasting
the beautiful flowers of Ehnen
walking back home along the stream path
Later Sunday evening we return to enjoy the fun of tasking the local beverage, Cremant.
Photos from around the village...
Vistior Center brightly lit at night along the Mosel River
Our one-lane railroad bridge tunnel as we leave our village, never sure if someone was approaching form the other side.
Paul's industrious day power-washing the driveway and getting rid of all the tiny weeds in between the pavers.
Wind and sunshine dried the laundry, always outside, no dryer in the house.
My favorite house along our walk at the Mosel, created with metal sections, so unique.
Sculpture in the gardens near the Mosel
We loved experiencing it all!
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