Stein am Rhein is a town just across the border in Switzerland along the River Rhine. And though there are many similarities among these quaint towns, Stein am Rhein is special in its abundance of intricate murals adorning the facade of many Altstadt buildings. A Swiss woman who guided us through a small cultural museum admitted she was surprised that Americans had found their way to Stein am Rhein, but alas, we have discovered the gems. 

One thing that impressed Dallin was the feeling of security in the town. Children played in the schoolyard, seemingly unsupervised and with no fence.

After stopping by a chocolatier for some Swiss treats, we drove up the mount to an old fortress. The grounds were closed, but we still enjoyed a stroll amongst trees and cows while Dallin contemplated the task of defending a medieval city.