Lyon, France

We had to get up early and put our luggage out by 7:15 am. I had packed last night but Bob needed to pack in the morning.  Luggage out and we headed to breakfast.  The others had an early bus to the airport. Our bus was scheduled to leave at 8am.  We were sitting with another couple and before we knew it, it was 5 of 8. Gathered our stuff and checked out and on the bus.

Ride to the airport took about two hours.  Got our luggage and the taxi driver was right there.  Ride to Lyon and the hotel took about a half hour.  We are staying in Sofitel Lyon Bellecour.  Hotel is very nice.  Right on the Rhone River.

Checked in but room not ready.  Not surprised as it was only 10:30am.  I sat in the lobby and worked on my cross stitch while Bob walked around outside to see what was in the area.  Room was ready at around noon.

We got our luggage delivered and then took a walk to find a place for lunch.  We passed several places to eat but they all appeared crowded.  This being Sunday I guess everyone goes out for lunch.  So we ended up eating at Ed's Eat and Drink.  Bob had a hot dog and I had a cheeseburger.  Talk about American food.  But this was about all they served.  No wonder they had room for us.  But the food was good.

Beautiful sculpture by the hotel.

Lovely fountain by the hotel.

A church on our walk.

Took this picture on the way back to the hotel.  Could not see what I was taking but it came out pretty well.  Captured the fountain, the sculpture and the French flag.

Returned to the hotel and now napping time.

We cleaned up for dinner and here in Lyon the restaurants do not open until 7pm.  So since we were ready, we decided to take a walk before dinner.  We crossed the street and walked by the Rhone River. There was one river boat that we could see.  It is called Provence and is run by Grand Circle Tours.  Looks old to us.

We continued to the Bellecour Square.  This statue is in the center of the square.

Louis the XIV.  Impressive statue.

And this is at the base of his statue.  Bob thought it might be his girlfriend.  Just as I was taking the picture, this young boy ran in to climb up on the statue.

In the square they were playing this game.  Not sure what it is called but these girls were quite good.

They roll a very small green ball and then the object is to throw the larger gold balls to stop close to the green ball.  You take turns and if one is very close, the opposite team throws the ball to land on the one close and hit it off the court.  So of like shuffleboard with balls.  Or curling on dirt.

Then we headed to Le Sud for dinner.  This was recommended on a web site I had checked.  We started with fish soup for Bob and a vegetable dish for me.  Then Bob had a chicken dish which he said was very good and I had a lamb shoulder dish which I did not like at all.  When the check came, they did not charge me for the lamb.  Nice of them.  Next time I will stick with the lamb chops.  A much better choice.

Walked back to the hotel and now updating the blog and then lights out.