Surgery plus 4 days

I took a tylenol around 9 am and now it is 530 pm with zero hint of pain all day

We awoke to another beautiful breakfast at Joelle and Claude's.

Yesterday we had breakfast with Dr. Swanstrom at our hotel where he is also staying. Chit chat what a great guy. Zero ego, thoughtful, considerate conversation. Good vibes emanate from him.

I am released from their care. I have a couple tests in a few months to check ph for reflux as well as manometry to test esophageal function.


Joelle kindly took us to several old villages nearby, perhaps within 10 miles of Andlau where we are staying. Really nice Hansel and Gretel kind of villages which are so much more interesting than I had anticipated. I really enjoy looking at the buildings. Everything is closed in the villages on Sunday and Monday but we did find a hotel with a restaurant open for lunch in Riquewihr.

Foods introduced:
French onion soup
Tart flambé
Escargot
Cheese bread with bacon in it
Double cream brie cheese


Joelle told us of a restaurant in Barr which opens at 7 pm on Monday. She sets a pretty high bar when it comes to all things Alsatian. Her and Claude were raised here and she prides herself on offering a genuine Alsatian experience. She is an expert on the regional cuisine, architecture, history, language, antiquities and traditions. Joelle says this restaurant is pretty good at authentic Alsatian cuisine. Mmm mmm mm.
Baekeoffe? Foie gras? Spaetzle? Choucroute? More cheese? Mousse?

Time to go to dinner.