For my last day in Lyon, I had a few things on my list. In the morning, I went to the central library. This is a huge library. It was quieter and calmer than Nice’s central library. At one point, I was sitting down and one of my sandals slipped off my feet. Very soon … Continue reading / view photos Museum of Cinema and Miniatures
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Women in Black
On descending from La Croix-Rousse, I headed towards a vegan cafe. The online reviews for Zeitgeist Cafe were good. Some people said it could be difficult getting a seat. By the time I got there (after 2pm), the kitchen was closed. The crowds had dissipated. I ordered an “iced latte with vanilla”, which had some … Continue reading / view photos Women in Black
La Croix-Rousse
A bus took me from my apartment up hairpin bends to La Croix-Rousse district on a 250m hill, high in the city of Lyon. The district has been shaped by the silk industry. Silk workshops moved from the old town to La Croix-Rousse in the 18th century. Buildings were designed with higher ceilings to allow … Continue reading / view photos La Croix-Rousse
North Korea and zombies at the Musée des Confluences
Today was very hot and had to be treated like a rainy day. I had to find something to do indoors. I chose to go to the Musée des Confluences. Two trams were required. The long-ish journey was immediately worth it when I saw the museum building. It reminded me of LUMA Arles. Musee des … Continue reading / view photos North Korea and zombies at the Musée des Confluences
Lyon — arrival and walkabout
I left the Nice apartment at 7.30am for Nice-Ville station. I had to get a train back to Marseille before getting another train to Lyon. On the Marseille train, a couple behind me showed their tickets to the two inspectors. It looked like the older one was training the younger. After checking the tickets, the … Continue reading / view photos Lyon — arrival and walkabout