Autumn Colours

Autumn has arrived in Lyon. The temperatures have dropped and our coats are becoming necessities.

Our apartment is cold in the winter. The thick stone walls are deceptive. Their heavy mass should insulate but instead moisture and cold seep through. The walls seem to hold onto and draw in the cold from the outside.

With autumn arriving, we are beginning to fear the winter ahead. Last year was mild, the year before less so. What will this year bring?

But for now autumn is putting on a show. The leaves are colourful and the evening views are captivating.

The squirrels are active. They become increasingly daring at this time of year. Human visitors to the park are largely ignored. Last night one attracted my attention with its noisy eating of a seed. Looking around I spotted the source of the noise sitting on a high branch. It looked down at me while I looked up and took these photos.