More of Alsace....
Watching the football match between Spain and France.  Unfortunately, France lost.

Took a spin to Haut-Koenigsbourg Castle on a high Alsacian mountain.  Formerly a fort no king lived there...

More interior views.

Henri posing with a Knight's statue (wood).

One of the local animals that have terrorized the local Gnome population.  Good thing this one is done for and no longer a threat.

Henri's roots are both German and French.  The Alsace region was formerly occupied by Germany so some of their influences are still around.

View of castle from one of the towers.

For hundreds of years Gnomes have been responsible for the flourishing of grapes.  The locals still think they are responsible but it is really Gnomes at work (night shift).

Henri met up with some of his cousins.  See how happy they are?  Hansi and Cosette who are gainfully employed in spite of high unemployment.  Note they are wearing authentic Alsacian outfits.

There was a party put on by the small village of Riquewihr to welcome Henri.  The chorus sang in German and in the local Alsacian dialect.

 All is so beautiful in the area. Castles, wineries, shops, patisseries, local eats.