Park and Ride - European style

Many hundreds of bicycles are parked in this underground storage area, awaiting the return of the equally numerous commuters who have travelled to work by train. What a concept - riding a bike a mile or two, then taking mass transit to locations far and wide. the trains are beautiful in their their modern day streamed design and paint jobs; roomy, comfortable and quiet on the inside; and conveniently scheduled.

Cities formed in the Middle Ages with no concept of wide roads make driving and parking a real challenge. Only the most compact of cars can navigate through these towns, so our family, now numbering eight here in Switzerland, will use the trains, trams, and busses.

Today we took Jeff and his girls back to Colmar, France to see this quaint city and the Christmas markets that stay open until the last day of December. We had a wonderful day - cold, but not raining or snowing. It is such fun to see my four grandchildren laughing and playing together, sharing this traveling experience they will remember all their lives.

Jeff and Angela are in the dining room planning tomorrow's excursion - to Lucern, I think, with snow in the forecast! Stay tuned! love, Liz