We’re Back in Lyon

We flew non-stop from Seattle to Paris then hopped on the TGV (train) and arrived in Lyon two hours later.  Our flight was as good as trans-Atlantic flights get; we even got in over an hour early thanks to an impressive tail wind.  The only negative was that Anna left her little cloth embroidery bag on the plane.  The project in it wasn’t a really special one, but the bag contained all her embroidery needles, embroidery floss, and, most importantly, her special, handy-dandy needle threaders and special, airline-approved thread cutter.  Annoying, to be sure, but not a biggee in the overall scheme of things.

We both noted how familiar everything felt – Lyon is definitely feeling like a second home.  As soon as we were semi-settled in the apartment, we went across the street to Vitenature (our favorite boulangerie) to say hello to Phillipe and pick up something light for dinner.  So nice to see him again and also nice to be greeted so warmly(bises for Anna and hand shake for David).  We connected with Angeline and their amazing helper, Steffie, at breakfast the next morning.  Those French pastries are soooooo yummy!

Later David suggested we have lunch at Grain de Sel, a “mom and pop” restaurant nearby.  Their specialty is crepes although they do offer other menu items.  Anna especially enjoys their cider.   Again we were greeted and welcomed warmly - big smiles, handshakes, and welcomes in both French and even carefully-spoken English. 

Today we had lunch with Dominique and Roger (our good friends and landlords) and Dominique’s bother, Gerard.  It’s so nice to see them again!  David and Roger immediately set up a bike ride (local) for tomorrow morning.  Dominique and Anna will have some coffee and go to the open air marché in the little square near their apartment.

Wow!  What a way to start to our latest visit!  We’re definitely back into the swing of things.  Now, if we could just do something about that jet lag…