Day 1: Basel
We had originally intended to visit Freiburg only but as the nearest airport is Mulhouse, France, it seemed silly to pass up the chance of seeing Basel, which is a short bus ride away from the airport. We had one day to see the sights of Basel and so we spent the day looking around in the old town. We cannot say how far we walked but we were certainly foot weary by the end of the day. The Botanical Gardens belonging to the University of Basel were high on our agenda, followed by a walk in the town. We also tried to find the Merian Gardens but after a long walk discovered only a run-down small park inhabited by tramps. I now see that we were off the track but blame the map we were given.
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The Rhine with view towards the old town
A model of the old town
The Middle Bridge on right of the photo
Crossing the Middle Bridge
First view of the Botanical Gardens
Lin in the Botanical Gardens
Artist at work
The Botanical Gardens with the University buildings behind
A greenhouse
A Giant water lily flower
Giant water lily pads
A water lily
Pathways through the garden
A fountain
Market in front of the Rathaus
The courtyard of the Rathaus
A city tram
A small park we found on our walk
Tinguely fountain
Tinguely fountain
Our evening meal: asparagus, lamb and new potatoes
Mícheál Ó Suilleabháin – Ah, Sweet Dancer