marché march

well i'm back in france and readjusting quite nicely, thanks in part to the warm weather this weekend. i hope spring is on its way but i don't want to jinx anything.

with the realization that my flight home is in exactly two months, i thought i should make a list of things i'd still like to do and see in lyon..

• the lumière institute. even if i can't afford to actually see a movie there
• boating on the lake. one of the few lake attractions that is not geared solely to children. the zoo's worth a second visit as well.
• the miniatures museum. i've heard good things.
• the city murals. there are many, and they're all over.
• île barbe. an island in the saône that's home to old monasteries and churches. just a pleasant bike ride away
• churches. as with any french city there are many scattered about. there are several i've passed that are worth a trip inside.
• pastries. courtney, you will be happy to know that i've decided to sample a pastry once every other week (okay maybe every week..). it does seem pretty stupid to be in the land of pastries and not enjoy them. though i have been fully taking advantage of the fresh bread.
• markets. i love doing my shopping at these outdoor markets. there's something about seeing the produce outside in the sun that just makes it that much more enticing. i was reminded this morning of how much i enjoy being outside, seeing the displays of cheeses, the fresh strawberries, the tulips (in pretty paper, not that crinkly plastic). in the rest of my time here i want to make sure i continue taking full advantage, visiting my market (above) at least once a week.

now i just have to wait for it to get warm...