Graham
Photos, stories, and news from Graham Miln.
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.
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.