Lyon
A Lick of Paint
Lyon loves murals. There are tens of beautifully painted walls and buildings around the city. Books are published listing the various murals and where to go to see them. The murals are maintained, refreshed, and growing in number.
E-Ink Price Tags
I have fallen in love with electronic paper since getting a Kindle; so seeing this technology slowly appear elsewhere was a treat.
Fête des Lumières 2013
Another festival of lights is over. We braved the cold and went out each evening to see a few exhibits in bite sized chunks. Unlike last year, our first festival, we did not try to see everything.
Pierrot le Feu – Fête des Lumières
“Pierrot le Feu” show in Place Bellecour in Lyon, France.
Rencontres – Fête des Lumières
“Rencontres” light show in front of Cathedral Saint Jean-Baptiste in Lyon, France.
Festival of Lights
As always the exhibitions are stunning. Photos and footage can not do the event justice. The combination of cold, crowds, and spectacle is hard to beat.
Street Art Faces
On my way to meet clients for lunch yesterday, I came across a street art project on Lyon’s pedestrianised shopping street.
Feeling Festive
Growing up, the first weekend in December was when we put up the Christmas tree. This weekend still feels like the start of the festive season for me; our decorations are up, and the Christmas baking has begun.
Le parcours
What greeted us was great. These young men were practising “le parcours” on the public gym equipment by the river. The men took turns to perform incredible feats of strength and control on the parallel bars.
Geese in the Park
Lyon’s Parc de la Tête d’Or is home to a large flock of geese. They roam the grassed areas. Children are enthralled by them and so too are parents. The parents staying close by waiting for the seemingly inevitable cry of an upset goose.