Living in a city, surrounded by buildings and masses of people often leaves you craving nature and quiet. I find nature, more than anything, can give you perspective in life and keep you grounded. I love to experience the changing of the seasons, the magic that lies in each of them. But in a city,… Continue reading SPRING IN THE CITY
Oh I’ve been meaning to write this post for so long because, of all the places in Lyon I’ve described so far, you can probably find me in Lyon’s coffeeshops the most. During the week to pass the time or work, on the weekend chatting with friends. I like to think that my love for… Continue reading COFFEESHOPS
Responding to Susanne‘s comment on finding THE bakery in a city, I realised I haven’t found THE bakery in Lyon. Despite or because there is literally a bakery on every corner. We are in France after all. We all know the clichés about French people and bread: Men with moustaches, wearing a striped T-shirt and… Continue reading BOULANGERIES
The last days have been cold and miserable and even though blossoms are appearing everwhere I go, it doesn’t feel like spring if an icy winds blows through the thin layers I am optimistically wearing. Winter (if you can call it that; we haven’t had snow once in Lyon) has left me coughing, and doubting… Continue reading TOWARDS THE BORDS DE SAÔNE
Living abroad changed me. Every time. I live in a new place, meet new people, learn a new language. I have to adapt to a different culture. For me this doesn’t mean that once I live in France I become a French person. But finding myself in those new surroundings I see myself more clearly.… Continue reading LE MARCHÉ AND MY FOOD JOURNEY
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