The Alsace region of France held all sorts of surprises, including a run-in with a family of river rats during a morning run along the rivers and canals outside of Colmar, France. This guy is a coypu or nutria (in French, ragondin). That orange thing is not a tongue, but rather large incisors (teeth). Audrey and I spent a good 30 minutes with them and their neighbors the swans and the ducks, and a few passing locals who came to talk with us while we were admiring the local wildlife. A message for 2016: follow the water, enjoy the peaceful and pastoral and take large doses of gratitude from seemingly small things. via Instagram http://ift.tt/1ODkGns
Cathedral and wee Tabac sign. The colorful St. Martin's Church -- Colmar, France. A tricky frame, the current structure dates back about 650 years, while archaeological digs have exposed remains over 1000 years old. History in Alsace runs deep. via Instagram http://ift.tt/1MSxPb2
The streets of old town Colmar, France. One of the things I enjoy about traditional Europe: l often feel as though I'm walking through a painting, a colorful interpretation of life. To the families that live here, this is their everyday. via Instagram http://ift.tt/1kMQEWq
