Some random pics from today. The flowery tree is made of metal. The last picture is a facade paited with shelves of books. There's a shop painted below it. Quite well done. It's in the same block as my host family's apartment.
Today I mostly just walked (and walked) around Lyon. The Museum of Fine Arts was especially good... a few Picassos, Legers, and other lesser notable artists. They had various artifacts, too, such as a bust of Jean the Baptiste which had the artist's name inscribed in the base of the statue--said to be a precursor of the Englightenment individuality. Another collection was called the Poem of the Soul, 13 paintings tracing a boy and girl through life... typically Romantic until the end when one of them dies in the frame titled "Reality".
I had a scrumptous eclair and latte at a shop on the other side of the Saone this afternoon. Delightful.
I am noticeably gaining in French skillz. Talking with the host family is easier. Madame Gabory makes delicious French cuisine. Dessert tonight was an apple-pie-pizza.
Tomorrow and Saturday, Paris with the young Garners. Bonne nuit.
Nathan,
ReplyDeleteLike you I have found amazing public art around the world like the flowery tree and wall of fake books. Nicely done.
What happened to the Alps? I'm glad you are going to Paris with the Garners. Will you take the train?
God bless. I love you.
Harold
Nathan,
ReplyDeleteSo glad you had a safe trip and are enjoying Lyon, including your French family, the sights, the church there, and all the bonne cuisine française! Your pix are great :-) Hope classes start well today.
Amitiés,
Lynda
PS.. That flower sculpture is magnifique! Where in Lyon is it located?