Evolution of Love 2

Lyon , gastronomy

Make a list of common objects that you might like to write about because of their appearance or personal association. Write comparisons to these objects anything--everything you can think of about the objects. Now take all this information you've gathered and write a story or a poem about what you've discovered with your list. Have fun.

Another Mathew Sweeney and John Hartley Williams exercise in case you're wondering.


I would like to write about my latest excursion in Lyon and it's favorite location, festivals specially in November and all the things that are very close to my heart.

Lyon on the confluence of Rhône and Soane river is a beautiful city that really lights up just as the twilight falls on the city . To many , specially food lovers across the world it’s the epicenter of gastronomy. If you are in this city and want to explore your taste buds you must have a taste of the typical Lyonnaise cuisine that is served in the Bouchon restaurants.

These restaurants are known for their friendly vibes and the menus are always based on regional ingredients using recipes from generations past!
To talk of this beautiful city that the guidebooks don’t tell you .. the best way is to explore on foot . Pack a good shoe and see the hidden gems like the hidden passages called the Traboules that connects old historic buildings from one to another !
The old city of Lyon is really very interesting and puppet museum .. unfortunately I cudnt have look see as they were closed during their afternoon hours .. but like we .. one must take the funicular train up to see the Basilica of Notre Dame of Fourviere , dedicated to the patron Saint of Lyon .
The terrace of the Basilica if you are not afraid to brave the winds offers an excellent view of the city below . One is almost sploit for choices where to take a picture that best captures it beauty !
Once down the funicular as you leave the historic part of the city for the new Lyon one must see the magnificent Wall of Silk Weavers . These magnificent works of art are painted in the trompe -l’oeil style is truly remarkable with its hyper realistic depiction of the day to day of its La Croix - Rousse neighborhood and its tales . Trust me .. it’s a must see .. as the art with blur your senses with what is real and what is not !
Two things that I did in Lyon that demands a separate post are my silk printing classes and cooking classes .
But the journey to Lyon doesn’t end here .. Lyon know for Lumiere festival the stunning festival where the whole city is bathed a a light show that happens in November drawing crowds from all over the world . I was sad to have missed it but the Universe made alternate plans . Our hotel to commemorate the month of October which is a Breast Cancer Awareness month globally had a lumiere show on its Dome ! Truly spectacular I could only imagine what the real show would have been but well .. some things .. are left best for another visit , perhaps !