City Walls, Luxembourg City, Luxembourg
Day 2 took us west to visit Luxembourg and France. We began ascending the great hill where downtown Luxembourg rests. Halfway up the hill is a lane to park and view the casements - the ancient city walls that wrap around Luxembourg, and that also include tunnels traversing all of this city. Downtown Luxembourg includes the Parliament building and many interesting shops and bakeries. Near Luxembourg airport is an American cemetery where 5,000 U.S. soldiers lie, including General George Patton. The grounds are kept very well. Finally we visited Metz, and took the petit autobus (small train) and saw the historical, architectural, and cultural sights of Metz, including the great Cathedral hall. Stop in at a boulangerie and sample some of the best of French bakeries.