Today, both Ally and I were tired from all of our adventures and decided to have a low key day at the Orangerie Park. The park is a huge green space in Strasbourg that was originally designed for the Empress Josephine's pleasure in 1802. In more egalitarian fashion, it's now a public park and today it was packed with the families of Strasbourg enjoying the fresh air and sunshine. Ally, additionally, enjoyed this chocolate waffle.
Ally and I were more interested in the animal population than the people population. The stork is the symbol of the Alsace region and there are LOTS of storks in this park. Ally got to herd one (a step up from herding pigeons) and I got to see a mother feeding a nestful of baby storks.
After that we located the elusive children's petting zoo. The animals didn't pay us much attention until we learned the universal language of animal love -- food. Fortunately, it was available for 1/2 a euro in little cups and Ally soon earned the attention of all the animals.
Today was my last day with Ally in Strasbourg. We had a really good time, but tomorrow I head back to Cincinnati -- really early tomorrow -- like 6:50 am, be at the airport at 4:50 am. So, I guess I'd better try to get some rest.
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