Basel

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strasbourg_Cathedral

Saw:
Strasbourg Cathedral, which is absolutely stunning. Next to Mont-St-Michel, probably has the biggest
walk-around-the-corner-and-hit-you visual punch.

Did:
Went out for a very nice meal as we concluded the first half of our semester. the final bill was 507 swiss franks, but luckily i wasnt paying.

Learned:
this leg of the trip saw the most amazing natural vistas thus far. some might say this is where God shows off what He can do and puts mans works to shame. but im not sure that is true. i believe that God is most glorified by men, the pinnacle of creation, and thus perhaps He is more glorified in our volitional acts (such as creating and building), as frail as they are, than He is of all his mighty, inannimate creations.

Editor's Note:
Just a reminder, the photos posted here are mainly from Wikipedia articles about the places Nate is visiting. He hasn't been able to send his own photos yet. I'll let you know if and when the images are his own!! Also, I've left the typing as he sent it to me, so you know which parts are his style and which are mine.