Flat Stanley

Every year, thousands of American elementary school kids learn about Flat Stanley.  Flat Stanley is a character from a book who is, well of course, flat and travels around the world in envelopes due to his flat state.  Upon reading the story, kids are meant to draw and mail their own Flat Stanleys to family and/or friends to help them learn about a new place in the world.  Last week my little brother, Adam, mailed me a Flat Stanley.  This past week me and ol' Flat Stanley palled around Strasbourg, France and got some cool pics together.  Enjoy everyone...especially Adam!

Here we are at Place Kléber, the largest plaza in the city center. 

One nice day we took a stroll to the Musée d'Art Moderne (modern art museum).  The art was interesting, but unfortunately we weren't allowed to take pictures of the works.

Perhaps the most exciting thing going on in Strasbourg right now is the filming of Sherlock Holmes 2, which Flat Stanley and I were not about to miss!  We even got to see the filming of the big explosion scene that we hear will be part of the opening scene of the movie.

Of course, I couldn't let Flat Stanley come to Strasbourg and not see its famous cathedral.  

Walking through town one can't miss the lovely canals that surround the city center.

Flat Stanley, myself and some of my friends took a ride on one of the "bateaux mouches" or fly boats.  These are boats tours that ride along the canals of the city and give a more detailed explanation of the historical sites around Strasbourg.

 Finally, Flat Stanley was introduced to the famous pastries of France!

I think Flat Stanley enjoyed himself and he tells me he thinks everyone should come enjoy Strasbourg, France!