fischer wine & fischer beer

While the real reason for our trip to Switzerland was Stefan's sister's nuptials, we opted to make the most of our transatlantic flight and go over a week in advance.  And because he knows I love a good plan, Stefan orchestrated a week jammed full of activities for us to maximize our time in the Eurozone.  

First up on the list was a trip to Karlsruhe, Germany to visit Tobias and Lotte - two surgeon friends who are SO wonderful (and such jet-setters) that they flew over to our wedding despite only having 3 measly days to spare.  They spent almost as much time in the plane as they did on the ground!

They had given us a weekend of wine tasting in the Pflaz and Alsace regions of Germany as a wedding present, so we decided to use this trip to cash in.  But since Stefan is training for the San Francisco marathon (which is only 1 month away!), we asked them for a wine-free weekend filled with hiking, healthy foods, and city exploration instead.

But as we drove through the German countryside to a nearby castle in a prime locale for hiking, we passed by a Stefan Fischer Winery.  And (if you didn't know already), my wine-obsessed husband's name is - you guessed it - Stefan Fischer.

We obviously had to stop.

And we obviously had to try all 14 of their wines.

And we obviously had to buy a case of each.

After that, we were fully committed to getting back on our healthy track.

But on our way to our hiking trail, as we drove through an adorable little French village,

we spotted a Fischer Beer Pub.

We obviously had to stop.

And we obviously had to get some beers.

And we obviously had to drink them all.

Oh well.  Healthy (and marathon prep) can wait.

xoxo
KK