First, we woke up early to head over to the Parc de la Tête d'Or to take photos with the OnlyLyon statue. Since it was a little chilly and rainy out, there was nobody else at the statue, which was perfect, because we didn't have anyone else in our photos!
Porte des Enfants du Rhône, Parc de la Tête d'Or
Me with the OnlyLyon sign
A wonderfully flattering photo Colleen took hehe
Close-up view
Colleen and I!
The famous Rose Gardens
After that, we went to the farmer's market and got some stuff for lunch and dinner. After eating lunch, we went back to Bellecour to get some more Starbucks. While there, we got out of a metro exit that I had never used before, and saw some cool artwork!
After that, we got off the metro at Vieux Lyon (Old Lyon) to see some of the historical sights. That section of the city is really the best, and I have decided that when I get some free time I'm going to go up there and do some exploring.
Cathédrale Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Lyon
Sipping some Starbs!
Some of the architecture is crazy
Roman ruins overlooking the city
Le Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourvière
After that, we went back to my apartment for dinner. On the way, we stopped at a local patisserie to get some desserts. The window was so pretty I just couldn't resist taking a photo or two!
Colleen and Barbara cooked dinner...I'd love to say I helped but that would basically be a lie haha. But let's face it; my cooking skills are quite limited! hehe. I can honestly say that it was the best dinner I've ever had in my apartment.
Salad, bread, and pasta with chicken, zucchini, and peppers
Desserts we split three ways! Pineapple, raspberry and blueberry, and chocolate. SO GOOD.
After dinner, we went to the Pathé theater in Vaise to see a movie called "Ce que le jour doit à la nuit." It was probably one of the best movies I have ever seen. I was also really surprised that it was completely in French with no subtitles, but I understood the majority of what was happening! The confusion was mostly due to the fact that I wasn't very familiar with the history behind the movie, which took place during the Algerian Civil War. Here's a link to the trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2-uuHimmQ3I. The movie is based off a book, so as soon as my debit card comes in the mail, I'm thinking of buying it. I think it would be a great way to practice my reading skills in French!
I would say that I had a great weekend! On Sunday morning, Colleen and Barbara left super early (we left for the train station at 5 am). On the metro on the way back, I was the only person! It was pretty funny.
Hopefully you aren't completely bored!! I had so many pictures, I just wanted to include as many as possible haha. Until next time!
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