Heidelberg and Strasbourg

(View of Strasbourg from the cathedral)

Almost two weeks I went to visit my cousin in Heidelberg, who's stationed at the US base there. Along with a friend and another cousin of his, we spent the weekend checking out the city and Strasbourg in France (about an hour and a half away from Heidelberg, on the Germany/France border). Despite the threatening skies, the bad weather held off, and we had a great time checking out castles, churches, and restaurants. Much to my delight, we were also able to squeeze in a trip to the commissary (the grocery store on the U.S. base), where I was finally able to buy some American staples, from barbecue sauce to macaroni and cheese. The end of the weekend was marked by dinner at the "Schnitzel House," a local restaurant offering 101 different kinds of schnitzel. All in all, it was definitely a nice weekend!

(Strasbourg)

(Roof of the Strasbourg Cathedral)

(Ruins of an abbey in Heidelberg)

(View from Heidelberg castle*)

*Yes, I'm holding a Starbucks coffee cup. Considering the fact that there's only 2 Starbucks in the entire country of Belgium, I was kiiiind of excited to see 2 on a single street in Heidelberg :)