Graham
Photos, stories, and news from Graham Miln.
Markets in Winter - Quai Saint-Antoine
Fresh food markets are part of French culture. In Lyon, markets are held almost every day of the week and at multiple locations across the city.
Anticipating French Food
It would be remiss of me not to mention the food and markets in Lyon. One of the joys of moving to France is the culture of good food, and one of the joys of Lyon is knowing it is the gastronomic capital of France.
River Saône Ice Breaking Up
Our landlady mentioned the last time ice was seen on the River Saône was over 25 years ago. With the temperature above zero for most of the week, the ice is now breaking up.
Electrics and Smoke Detectors
I have found it helpful to be flexible when dealing with French rental properties. It is not an easy market and assumptions here when compared to the UK and Australia differ – often dramatically.
Waking to a Dusting of Snow
We woke this morning to our first snow fall since coming to France. A few flakes of snow have continued to fall during the morning.
A Wintery Parc de la Tête d'Or
Normally a visit to Lyon’s Parc de la Tête d’Or would offer a palette of vivid colours, but not today. The park is feeling bleak and desolate during this bitter winter. The central lake is frozen and the facilities are closed.
Burst Water Pipes
There are numerous burst and overflowing water pipes around Lyon right now. The weeks of constantly below freezing temperatures has stressed many pipes beyond their limits.
Ice on the River Saône
The ice continued to flow down the River Saône this morning. With temperatures predicted to slowly rise in the next week, I expect the ice will disappear soon.
Adjusting to Glacial Temperatures
The French news is calling the recent cold weather glacial. A month ago we were in the middle of the Australian summer with the nights dropping no lower than 19°C in Sydney; now we are experiencing -10°C at night with highs of -4°C during the day.
Following a Dream
From the window of the TGV, we watched the sun set for the first time over our new home. Today is the beginning of a huge change for Megan and me. We are following our dreams and taking a risk or two along the way.