The intent of my adventure to Europe was to visit Jonathan & Kari, fellow journeymen in Senegal, where they now live in Lyon, France. However, the cheapest itinerary also involved a long layover in London. My friend Amy lives outside London and took the train in to be my personal tour guide for the half-day. Here are some highlights of London:
Amy and I in front of Big Ben
Covent Garden, a quaint spot to shop, eat, and be merry
View of the London Eye from where we exited the "tube" (subway)...apparently, the London Eye is this ferris wheel-type thing where people actually get married. It's also the highest view in England.
Picadilly Circus, that intersection you always see in movies
Subway, my favorite fast food restaurant, is worldwide and I didn't know it! I really could live in London...
Westminster Abbey
And Lyon highlights:
Place Bellecour, in the center of Lyon
The temp hovered around 33-35 degrees most of the week, and we walked everywhere!
For the second year in a row, I was with Kari to make Christmas cookies
The Saone and Rhone rivers meet in Lyon...here is the Cote de Rhone (I think)
I am all about the food when I travel to new places. I had at least one French pastry every day I was there. I also had a crepe avec jambon et fromage (ham & cheese crepe) while there.
The wine shope we visited, Dit'Vin, was incredible. Nicolas, the owner, discussed the different types with us and even offered us Christmas wine!
When we weren't walking, we took the metro or buses. It was quite a complicated system!
Murals on the sides of buildings...Kari said this was "very Lyon"
Amazingly, my favorite street in Lyon is called "Rue de Boeuf"...that's Beef Street
When we stopped at the old Roman theater (although Lenny Kravitz had a concert there earlier this year), Kari and I couldn't resist "performing"
All in all, a fabulous trip!
1 comment:
What a great trip. You looked like you were having fun. Makes me want to go too - especially to see the Beef Street. I liked that too. Beth S.
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