Lyon
A Neighbourly Gesture
Thank you, anonymous neighbour, for sharing your delightful flowers with us.
Rainbow
A recent storm gave us this view from the kitchen window as the sun came out again.
Cherry Blossoms
I have been taking photos of the same tree for a couple of years now. The tree sits near traffic lights on Boulevard des Belges and is unassuming. Then for a few weeks, the tree becomes a colourful burst of petals and pink.
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.
Hybrid Video from Canon IXUS 265 HS
I really like the hybrid video mode on my new Canon IXUS 265 HS. Here is a video of Lyon’s zoo using the hybrid mode.
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.
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.