Breakfast in the room as per usual. Afterwards I went for a walk along both rivers. A very blustery morning, and a lot cooler than it's been. Today the market along the Saone isn't selling food, instead selling cheap clothing, watches, suitcases etc. The Rhone river banks are quite different. More shipping, both cargo and pleasure craft. On the Part Dieu side there are parks, walking and biking paths, and a large sports complex.
A little later Karen, Aaron and I take a walk up through the Croix Rousse area. It's on a hill, and has some steep streets and many steps. On our way back we stopped at a boulangerie to pickup sandwiches and pastries- they are all so beautiful (and so delicious) Certainly getting good use of our little kitchenette.
Anna and Brian left for Avignon this morning, Jan & Gerard to Paris CDG, and Karen & Aaron to Geneva. We heard that both Jan & Gerard and Karen & Aaron's trains were delayed. Always hard to find out why!
Ian and I headed out for another stroll, and to check out a few stores. Some lovely fashions, but we are just window shopping, not serious!
Back to the room to pack up and for an aperitif before heading out for our last dinner in Lyon.
We headed over to Rue des Marronniers, a street with lots of restaurants near Place Bellecour, and decide on A la Peche aux Moules. Ian had Moules with roquefort sauce, and I had prawns and scallops in a fresh tomato sauce. Very good, and not too heavy. We had a lovely walk back in the twilight, enjoying the illuminations.
