Ancient History

The Saint Alban Tor is a former city gate in the ancient city of Basel

Switzerland.

It is one of the three remaining gateways and is one of many attractions

in the city.

Saint Alban - Vorstadt is located to the east of Basel's old town.

Sights in this area include the collection of Caricatures and cartoons, the

Basel paper mill, and the museum of contemporary Art.

A pleasant walk among trees - it almost looks like a small forest

with a pond.

To find a flat here along the pond is extremely difficult as

well as extremely expensive.

What I found along the way was a small rusty coloured squirrel - I think

he was taking a catnap, because he sat ever so still, and allowed me

a picture.

Here is a picture of the restored medieval GALLICIAN paper mill

dated between 1284 and 1453.

The old paper mill is completely covered in moss, and not only did it

look old, but the entire area was filled with a smell to match.

A picture of the mill, taken from the opposite side.
An information board about the old mill, click on - perhaps you can see

some of the historical pictures of way back when.

Mr. CC suggested we move into this flat, and I can enjoy my first

morning coffee - with a view on the pond.

If you drink anything other than coffee here, you will end up

having a bath.