Lyon has been great. It’s not like any of the other tourist cities that I have been to so far. Sure, Lyon has old buildings and lots of people, but the people don’t act like they do in the other tourist cities. When I was in both London and Paris, it always felt like everyone was disconneted from everyone else. I suppose it’s because if you met someone, you could probably expect to never see them again, so why make the effort? Lyon is different in that everyone here goes out of their way to talk to you.
For example, I went to a bar the first night I was here. Everyone was very young, and I was definitely out of place, but there was a tennis match on the tv, and a French man was playing. I started cheering for the French guy, and when people heard me speaking English, they went out of their way to come talk to me. It felt a lot like being at McNellie’s without not knowing how to speak the same language. In fact, I only bought two beers, but was served five or six. They just kept appearing in front of me. Since then, every experience has been just like that. Everyone is very friendly and goes out of their ways to talk to me. Not only that, but I haven’t had to spend any money. The person that is hosting me keeps buying the food. I have offered many times, but he refuses to accept my money. He is very nice.
I leave tomorrow morning for Switzerland. I will be there for at least one week. When I get to Switzerland I am not sure if I will be able to get internet, so I do not know the next time that I will be on the internet. We’ll see.
Until next time,
Bryan
Glad you are doing well and having fun.
Your photos are fabulous.
be safe
later babe
Speaking of McNellie’s, I saw our bartender there the other day. I took the liberty of giving her an update. She’s rooting for ya.
I checked out the Lyon website, it looks amazing. Keep us posted!
Glad you’re having fun!
I need a drink. Hurry up.
haha.
Haha Shar, Yes she IS our bartender =p
and I would love to send more postcards, but the cost of sending said cards is extemely high here. I am sending as many as I can.