alsace lorraine – stephenlirakis.com

SIGNS NOT OF THE TIMES

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these are signs in Germany and the Alsace/Lorraine region of France. For me, reminiscent of those in Austria. Of course, this region was annexed back and forth throughout history, so it should be no surprise of the influences of each culture.

SPIRES, STORKS AND PRAYERS

the joy of the sights over the last few days was put in check with a visit to Natzweiler-struthof, a german concentration camp in the Vosges mountains, in Alsace.

STORKS AND CHEESE

The Alsace Lorraine region of france is unique in many aspects. close to Germany,it is bi-cultural having been a German territory for almost a century before returning to French control.