LUXEMBOURG

We've had a lovely time in Luxembourg City as well as the country. It's all very 'neat and tidy, tidy and nice.' The old city is well worth a visit and is not on many British tourist agendas. It's location on a plateau surrounded by a ravine made by the river Alzette, historically made it very defensible and now very attractive. It is great to see many tiny vegetable gardens on the ravine sides and bottom beautifully maintained in the centre of this large metropolitan city.

Looking down from the old city.

Luxembourg is a Grand Duchy presided over by the Grand Duke Henri and Duchess Maria who live right in the centre of town in the palace adjacent to the main commercial and shopping area.

Changing of the guard.

As we all know a lot of companies and some of the EU is based in Luxembourg. Is there any money around? Yes just a bit.

Perhaps this road name illustrated the point.

The whole city is beautifully maintained yet the cost of living for eating, drinking and everyday expenses seems reasonable. For example a €4 transport ticket gives you access to the trains and buses anywhere in Luxembourg country for the day. Fuel is 20% cheaper than other European countries and tobacco and coffee must be very cheap judging by the number of specialist shops just selling those two products in pack sizes that would put a wholesaler to shame.

We wandered through the law court area, the Cité Judiciaire and took a particular shine to these glass urns. Yes they are huge.

Decoration of one of the courts.

Almost fun fare reflections.

Margaret and I, stretched.