Soultz: A Typical French Ville in Alsace
Bonjour,
Yesterday in Soultz was hot! We seem to bring the heat with us wherever we go. It must be the Alabama connection though I see where Huntsville has had storms, rain, wind, and flash floods. We did receive a thunderstorm last evening which has cooled down the weather for today. Merci beaucoup!
Bernie and Pierre, the two cousins, provide a visual tour of Soultz, population 7,000, along their morning walk for bread. Hope you enjoy the photos.
Here is a tour of Pierre and Laurie’s lovely home. She is a retired anesthesiologist, and Pierre has a PhD in Geology and worked for one of the major oil companies. They have lived all over the world including Tunisia, Yemen, Norway, and Paris. They speak multiple languages. Their favorite travel destination is Japan.
The main goal for our day yesterday was to drive to Baume Les Dames to see Pierre’s sister Marie-Josée and Jean-Paul who was just days ago in the hospital and at death’s door. However, yesterday, he was up, dressed, and waiting for us in the window. We had a lovely visit for just over an hour, and they were the usual gracious hosts serving us their finest pink champagne and a tray of pastries. The sadness came at the final good-bye as we all said “l’année prochaine” or next year. We left with tears in our eyes.
These are special memories, and we are indeed blessed.
L & B
July 9, 2017 @ 10:07 am
Touching post. Great shots from the guys; loved he post lady’s bike. Special ending to a special day. Enjoying the blog, but miss you guys here.
July 9, 2017 @ 5:26 pm
We’ll get together when we return! How’s Charles and the hip?
July 9, 2017 @ 10:56 am
thank you for the tour of their lovely home. Bless you all for your good will to them and for health and good wishes.
July 9, 2017 @ 5:26 pm
Thanks, Peggy. We talked about you today at Sunday lunch with Pierre and Laurie and told them about what you do each week with your family. Also, how we were able occasionally to join in.
July 9, 2017 @ 11:19 am
This is one of my favorite posts. It is a heartwarming combination of family, home, and quaint and lovely surroundings. How very fortunate you and Bernie are.
July 9, 2017 @ 5:24 pm
Yes, indeed, we are blessed.
July 9, 2017 @ 1:26 pm
I am enjoying your trip so much and look forward to your blog everyday
July 9, 2017 @ 5:24 pm
The blog takes a lot of time and effort so your comments are so helpful!
July 9, 2017 @ 4:51 pm
wonderful photos…
July 9, 2017 @ 5:23 pm
Merci, monsieur.
July 9, 2017 @ 5:09 pm
Soultz looks lovely as does the home of Bernie’s cousins. So great they could all be together, a real blessing for sure. Good-byes don’t get any easier, do they? Bernie and Pierre look like brothers which must be fun for both of them 🙂
Safe travels back to Paris and as always look forward to your next post.
July 9, 2017 @ 5:23 pm
We are back in Paris and the train was 5 minutes early!
July 9, 2017 @ 7:11 pm
Yay! Welcome home to Paris.
July 9, 2017 @ 8:46 pm
Absolutely lovely photos and a sweet, intimate look into Bernie’s extended family. Laurie and Pierre are such attractive and smart people it’s wonderful you got a visit to their home this year. Hope the heat subsides in Paris so you can enjoy the last couple of weeks to the fullest. Your blog this summer has been better than ever! You have become a real pro at writing and Bernie has become a master photographer. Lucky us!!
July 10, 2017 @ 6:39 am
Your words are special! And, it is raining this morning in Paris…very cool. Ah!!!!!!
July 10, 2017 @ 8:04 am
Everyone captured my thoughts exactly so I shall say “ditto!”
July 10, 2017 @ 8:59 am
Merci