HOWEVER, I can't complain. The places that I've stayed at have been absolutely beautiful and amazingly comfortable. It's been tough, though, living out of my 2 suitcases for the last month. I haven't found my "groove" yet here in Lyon and I think a large part of that is not having my own place. I couldn't really cook, store fruits and vegetables, decorate my little French nest, etc. But now, well actually, after tomorrow morning, all of that will change. Hopefully, I will find markets and restaurants that I can call my own.
I can't begin to tell you how grateful I am of everyone's hospitality. Not only did they open their apartments to me but they were welcoming and happy to have me. Shout out to Chris and Emily!!! :-D As much as I complain about not having an apartment for the first month, this experience really forced me to stay out and explore Lyon. Here are just a few pictures of the places I stayed...
[A cozy little kitchen]
[The first thing I ever cooked! American coffee, over-easy eggs, baguette and yogurt..mmmm]
[Beautiful view of Place Bellecour from the living room]
[Apartment #2- high ceilings, fire places and everything grand]
[The living room]
[One of the many bookshelves that frame the house]
Tomorrow is the big day and worry not because a picture (maybe even a video) of my beautiful place will be coming very soon. I'm so excited :-D Except for one thing: there's a transportation strike tomorrow. This means that I may have to lug my 50+ pound bags up a huge hill to my apartment. Gah! Let's hope not...
Until next time (in my NEW apartment)...ciao <3
4 comments :
Wow! You're correct to say you have no complaints! All of the places you stayed are beautiful! Glad you got to experience such beauty and warmth. I love you. Mom
I am in love with France officially. I love interior design and the French know how to do it right. :) Glad you are finally getting your own place love. Good luck with moving in! <3 Tanya
Anxiously waiting for photos and a new blog about the new apartment. Maybe you're in Paris already with Tom so I guess I'll have to whittle down my fingernails a bit more until you post. My laptop was sent away to get the touchpad fixed so I can't skype until it returns. Have fun.
That was me that posted anonymously. I'm not sure why it all of a sudden refused to let me post my name . . . Mom
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