Monkeys and Modern Art

Today was another scorcher. We had breakfast in the hotel, as it's Sunday there are fewer options, then walked into old Lyon for a look at the art and craft market. We took a metro train to the Park of the Golden Head where Lyon has its zoo. I particularly enjoyed the turtles and mongooses (mongeese?). By way of contrast, we spent the afternoon at the Gallery of Modern Art - some of it was good, some of it was weird, but all of it was interesting. This evening we had dinner in a traditional bouchon - superb food as usual. Home tomorrow, sad to say goodby to Lyon as it's a beautiful city.

Home win!

Olympique Lyonnais 3, Bordeaux 1. I've forgotten what it's like to see a home win! Nick and I also managed to avoid getting beaten up... just. I don't know what the problem is with these Frenchies. Don't they know they'd all be speaking German if it wasn't for us? I haven't had one 'thank you'!

Another sunny day in Lyon

Today we've been up to the Basilica and admired the views from there. On a clear day you can see Mont Blanc but it was too hazy today. The Basilica itself is stunning; the outside is sparkling white and inside, the walls and floors are covered with intricate mosaics. Nick and I are going to Lyon v Bordeaux later to show the froggies what proper English hooliganism looks like.

Lyon by night

This is Notre Dame de Fourviere (on the hill) and Primatiale St-Jean (foreground) both lit wonderfully. It's been a really sunny afternoon. Flight was on time and taxi to the hotel was fast and easy (if a little scary). Hotel itself is great, we have a corner room overlooking one of Lyon's main promenades. Dinner was beautiful (we are in France after all). Looking forward to seeing more of the city tomorrow.

Bonjour Angleterre

Off to Lyon for the weekend with the Felthams. We're currently sat in Wethers at Stansted waiting for brekkie. Nick and I are taking advantage of 'airport time' and having a pint. May as well start as we mean to go on!