There are so many playgrounds in Lyon that deciding where to visit on any particular day can be overwhelming. (We acknowledge that this is a lovely problem to have.)
Ireland: What We Recommend Most
We experienced lots of nifty things in Ireland, but the ones listed below were our particular favorites. We’re a family of three with a toddler, so our recommendations lean towards friendly dogs and good food rather than awesome nightlife.
Au Revoir Lyon
Lyon was such a warm, lovely place to visit, on so many different levels. The weather was gorgeous: though it’s technically autumn, it was sunny and in the 70s most days. Even on the rainy days it was warm enough that we don’t really mind getting drizzled upon before heading back to our apartment for hot chocolate.
Books About Ireland
I love to read books set in the locations I travel, both before and during my visit. For Ireland, I read and enjoyed:
Lightening Up (Again)
Even though we didn’t pack particularly heavily to begin with, the cobblestone streets in France convinced us that even less stuff would be better. About a month ago, we traded in our one suitcase for a second backpack and culled our possessions (mostly clothing) so that everything would fit.
Water in L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue
Theo Bikes
The woman we are staying with in L’isle-sur-la-Sorgue has grandchildren near Theo’s age and lots of toys, including a balance bike. Most of the nearby streets are only sporadically driven on by cars, so Theo has been experimenting with riding down them.
Being Excessive at the Market
This photo in no way captures the huge mass of venders and shoppers that is the L’isle-sur-la-Sorgue twice weekly market. The (smaller) Thursday market is about twice as large as any market we’ve previously visited, and the Sunday market is ginormous. Interwoven with the many different types of food stands, we’ve seen stands selling clothing, shoes, yarn, fabric, and small electronics.
Sleepy Ducks
