In order to get to Prague, one of the places Brian really, really wanted to go, we needed to go through Lyon, France. Plus, when we went to the bus counter to book our next leg, this was the only place we could go. Anyhow, never being here before, we had no expectations, and no knowledge of the place.Arriving in the morning, groggy as always lately, we stowed our bags and found a hostel. It was raining, but actually I was very impressed initially with this city. It is uniquely situated between the Rhone and Saone Rivers with distinct districts to it. We landed in the district up the hill with this big famous church on it.
This Church was so beautiful, inside and out. The artwork, architecture, gardens, and sculptures were fantastic. Especially since they used a lot of lyons, Meow!
Brian goofing offWe arrived the morning of the farmer protest and they clogged the city streets with tons of tractors. 
Tractors in Revolt!As we learned, there are some very cool things in this city. One, the Lumiere brothers lived here and the invention of cinema was born. You all know I am a movie freak so the museum was a delight to visit. It had an exploratorium edge to it, meaning it was very interactive and you got to touch things. Button pusher!
Also, in Lyon was the miniatures museum. They had all kinds of models for movies, including star wars props, terminator, alien and on, and on.
The courtyard of the miniatures museum
The very first movie poster, notice there is no title We had 2 days here which in a way was kind of nice. We relaxed and had no agenda to keep. We took time to stroll along the embarcadero, and snack at little cafes, and dip our toes in fountains.
One of the many foot bridges in the city
this one lead to the hill and our hostel
Enjoying a latte and leek quiche at one of many cute side walk french cafes. Love the croissants & coffees!
2 Churches - both beautiful inside
Reflection pond along the beautiful embarcadero
I loved this giant flower statue along the waterfront - so cool!
