France
Settling
We are committed. Last week we signed a multi-year lease for an apartment. The path getting us to that signing has not been easy but it is done.
Managing Expectations
Many of the buildings have hauntingly beautiful stone staircases spiralling up four, five, or six floors.
Turn Please
Do not turn the small handle unless you want someone to answer the door. I learnt the hard way.
Red Squirrel
I frequently notice red squirrels when we visit the Parc de la Tête d’Or. The squirrels are not afraid of humans and carry on foraging as runners pass by only a meter away.
Greenhouses in Parc de la Tête d'Or
Lyon’s largest park, Parc de la Tête d’Or, contains a set of beautiful greenhouses. These large glass houses contain plants needing a warmer, more controlled, environment than Lyon’s weather can offer.
Routines and Markets
In Lyon, we have a sizeable market at the end of our street. This market is best for food on the weekend when the number of stalls and the shoppers increase. The stalls open early and vanish soon after lunch.
Plants on a Window Sill
We have been looking for a permanent apartment in Lyon. Having viewed numerous apartments the details tend to blur together. One small apartment tends to blend into the next and the next.
Offal and Other Meats
The range of meats available in our local supermarket is impressive and occasionally unsettling. A few photos of surprising cuts are below.
Luxury Cars
Given the crazy touch parking, dents, and hitting of cars with handbags, I am amazed anyone would park a luxury car in the middle of Lyon.
Musee Gallo Romain
The Musee Gallo Romain at Fourviere, Lyon, is a museum showcasing the Roman past of the Rhône region in France. The museum is located next to two impressive amphitheatres.