Here is captured one of our first impressions of the Chateau. We had only recently arrived, were suffering from jet lag, and none of us knew one another. Nevertheless, a very undignified snowball fight is occurring just out of frame.
Our first weekend outing was a bus trip along the French Route de Vin, during which we visited a couple of charming French villages. Most notable was Obernai, known for the ruins of a 15th century abbey now serving as the village's clock tower. This excursion ended with a wine-tasting; pictured here are several very pleased GSU students.
Back in Strasbourg, one can see the Cathédrale Notre-Dame-de-Strasbourg. This exemplar of Gothic architecture was constructed between 1015 and 1439 and was once the tallest building in the world. Notably, only one of the two planned towers was ever built due to the cathedral's weight and a dubious foundation.
Finally, our first outings to European institutions were the Court of Human Rights, where we were given a lecture in landmark cases that had been brought before the court, and the European Parliament, where we were given a lecture on European integration and then were allowed to view the chamber where sessions meet.
To be continued...
Josh A.
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