A slow morning, listening to a Pema podcast and making breakfast.  It was nice, comfortable and restful. I enjoyed being in the kitchen of the apartment where my friend has stayed while going to school in Lyon.  There is a beautiful window out to the street and it opens with shutters on the outside.  It’s a small place, but adequate and local.  It’s nice to be in the rhythm of France here.  Different than other vacations.  

Afternoon walk, once I was provided orientation, I went down to the vieux Lyon, old town.  I had been there the day before, so some was familiar and now, on my own, I am really paying attention!  

I looked and listened for sensations and noticings as I walked.  I spied a solo swan across the river at the other bank.  I crossed the river earlier as there is a walking path down along the rivers edge.  When tourist boats and barges go by I can hear the gentle sound of the water up on the wall just beside me.  A little wake.  Sometimes up over the wall and on to the walkway.  Beautiful.  Walking bridges are fun too, there are some just for pedestrians… dark red colour.  I felt confident.  Haha, I have an AirTag in my purse and download of Google maps so I can be found and can navigate to get around.  Both worked.  And I found my way around and home.  

Tomorrow is Friday.  I leave Tuesday morning.  Still much to explore here.  Musee des tissus … looks like is temporarily closed.  I might try La Maison Des Canuts which looks to be another kind of museum where I will learn some of the silk trade history.  Maybe a walking tour?  Maybe a day trip to Annecy.

For now, I will sign off … heading out tomorrow on my own again for walking and exploring. 

May tomorrow be experienced with ease and joy, friendliness and peace.  May we be happy, healthy, safe and strong.  May we be well.

Pamela, bonne nuit de France