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Paroisse Catholique du Saint Nom de Jesus
One of our new food markets sits next to Paroisse Catholique du Saint Nom de Jesus. This Roman Catholic church is surrounded by mainly residential buildings in 6ème, Lyon.
Demolition
Yesterday, on the way back from the prefecture, we chanced upon a building being torn down. The corner building was less than a shell of its former self. The sight of painted internal walls exposed to the street was arresting.
Long Days
Getting a day ticket for the public transport in Lyon is a blessing and a curse. Being able to travel freely on buses, trams, and the metro for the day is great. Knowing that the remainder of the day will be spent ferrying heavy items back from Ikea and hardware stores like Leroy Merlin is less appealing.
Recovering
Having recently fallen on concrete, I needed to find a doctor or medical centre in Lyon for follow up treatment. I ended up visiting Fondation Dispensaire Générale de Lyon, a general medical centre, within Lyon 3ème.
Hard Knock Life
I did not plan to throw myself into the French healthcare system so soon. The odds turned against me on Friday and I found myself in a French hospital emergency department being treated for a nasty fall on concrete.
Paroisse Notre Dame Saint-Vincent Saint-Paul
We stumbled upon the church of Saint Vincent and Saint Paul in Vieux Lyon this weekend. The church is nestled between the old centre of the city and a railway station.
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.