Time to head for home by way of Luxembourg. We are curious to see how this land compares to the Netherlands. Well, the City of Luxembourg in Luxembourg is definitely above sea level with beautiful hills and lots of forest area. Cows and sheep grazing and streams here and there. The city is a small hub bub of sounds and sites.
We walked across Adolph Bridge and down below we saw beautiful walking trails through parks and ruins. There off to the side was the fortress remains of Bock Promantory. It is called "Chemin de la Corniche" (the most beautiful balcony in Europe). It was built by the Spaniards and the French in the 1600's. Standing on Aldolph Bridge you have a spectacular view of the Alzette Valley and the Holy Ghost Citadel. The trees are magnificent in their fall colors. Bock Bastion is part of the fortress. It has wonderful gardens outlined in box hedges. It is today the Palace of the Grand Dukes. The Grand Ducal family actually lives here. Next to it is the Cathedral to the Blessed Virgin. I would have taken pictures inside but they were having Mass. I don't know much about how a Mass runs, but I do know it would have been rude to take pictures. The traffic was out of site but I think the best way to see this town is by the bus system. It was late so we headed for home. We know there was a lot more to see in this city but we saw the most beautiful part anyway.
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