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Photos, stories, and news from Graham Miln.

Bumble Bee

A photo of a bumble bee. I noticed this chap in front of the theatre this morning.

Place Bellecour's Ferris Wheel

Ferris wheels have been a feature in both Melbourne and Lyon for us. They dot the landscape, they appear in the city skyline, and they frequent tourist postcards.

Drumming Outside Théâtre de Lyon

The sound of crowds and drumming rumbled through the windows this afteroon. Looking out we saw a procession of people led by drummers entering the square in front of Célestins, Théâtre de Lyon.

Touch Parking as a Sport

They park differently here. Differently in a way that causes me to stop, smile, and raise my camera for a souvenir.

We pass Sanctuaire Saint Bonaventure on our morning runs to the park. It sits starkly positioned next to a shiny glass building. The church is large but feels hemmed in by modern buildings on either side.

Crypt Below Basilique de Fourvière

The Basilique de Fourvière is an imposing structure overlooking the centre of Lyon. The Basilique is impressive, grand, and is worth visiting.

Moving Lifts

If your apartment does not have lift access and the stairs are narrow, how do you get your furniture in and out? In France, the answer is through the window.

Shadows of the Primatiale

As befits an old European city, Lyon has many religious buildings. Wandering around the city turns up more churches than I can track. The most notable are Primatiale Saint Jean-Baptiste de Lyon and the Basilique Notre Dame de fourvière.

Tim Tams in France

The world is getting smaller. Australia’s Tim Tam chocolate biscuits are available in Monoprix, France.

Les Halles de Lyon

Les Halles de Lyon is an enclosed market. Inside the large expanse are numerous high-end food shops and eateries. The quality of the produce on sale appears exceptional and priced accordingly.