France
More Squirrels
Below are a few photos and a short film of squirrels foraging in our local park. Most of the shots are taken at maximum zoom.
Spring Flowers in Parc de la Tête d’Or
A short video to capture the spring flowers while they are still in bloom.
Lyon Funicular - Fourvière to Saint-Jean
“Going to put that on Facebook.” the man near me quietly wondered aloud. I was not convinced he wanted an answer or even intended I could understand him. He had spoken in English more to himself than to anyone else around.
Hot Water
After two weeks without hot water, I am looking forward to running that hot tap soon. The plumbers have just finished and are leaving behind a brand new water heater. The new heater looks identical to our last but this one is not leaking water through the electrics.
Daffodils
Blue sky, sunshine, and flowering daffodils. A perfect weekend for walks in the park.
My Cupcake
The cupcake store is clearly still a novelty in this city, Lyon. A food lover’s city in a country with pastries and delicious treats available on almost every street.
Where the Mustard Comes From – Dijon
We had passed through Dijon a few times on the train. Our train line from Paris to Lyon passes through this notable and grand city.
Butter Santa and the Aftermath of the New Year
I noticed with child like delight figures moulded from butter in the supermarket. Silly novelty items that appeared weeks before Christmas. They have since vanished. We did not buy one but I did take a photo.
Street Art in Clermont-Ferrand
We did not have to walk far from the train station to realise Clermont-Ferrand is the home to some talented street artists.
Clermont-Ferrand
Our initial impressions of Clermont-Ferrand were not overwhelming. As the double-barrelled name suggests, the city is a combination of two centres: Clermont and Montferrand. They are surprisingly distinct locations.