woowoowoo posted a photo: After a big day out, we were pretty tired, but felt like a wander, so just checked out the nearby neighbourhood. Rather pretty. via Flickr / woowoowoo
Tag Archives: Flickr
Three ages
woowoowoo posted a photo: We were served the local fresh goats cheese at three ages. Only a few weeks between them, but amazing differences. My favourite was the middle one, but they were all great. via Flickr / woowoowoo
Not a bad spot for lunch
woowoowoo posted a photo: A friend of Sebastian’s family prepared a stunning lunch for us, as we enjoyed our drinks and soaked up the sunshine. The view was magnificent. via Flickr / woowoowoo
Grapes
woowoowoo posted a photo: These were Gamay grapes. The only variety really grown in Beaujolais. They mostly make the famous light fruity reds, but also some whites. Not table grapes, but absolutely delicious all the same. via Flickr / woowoowoo
Farmhouse
woowoowoo posted a photo: The beautiful farmhouse at the family vineyard. via Flickr / woowoowoo
On tour
woowoowoo posted a photo: In retrospect, we did not do enough of this. Tours, that is. At the prompting of a friend, we took a day tour with Sebastien. He drove us around his family’s wine estates, showed us everything, proffered much wine, and saw that we were well fed. It was brilliant. via Flickr …
Passage
woowoowoo posted a photo: This was a typical passageway leading from the street to a courtyard. Cool, dark, and beautiful. via Flickr / woowoowoo
Spiral
woowoowoo posted a photo: A beautiful staircase leading off a hidden courtyard. via Flickr / woowoowoo
Hidden Lyon – courtyards
woowoowoo posted a photo: The tourist brochures will tell you that Vieux Lyon is laced with secret passages and courtyards. All you have to do is push a door to find your way into these private spaces. The reality was a little patchier than this, but we still found some amazing spaces. via Flickr / …
So many choices
woowoowoo posted a photo: We arrived in Lyon in nice time to freshen up a little before heading out for a feed. Just 50 metres from our front door was tourist central – bars, cafés, restaurants. We chose one which had been recommended by the owners of the apartment, however, they seemed to have different …
The last canal
woowoowoo posted a photo: Milan used to have canals too! There’s still one, and it’s rather beautiful. Cobbles, tram lines, restaurants etc. Quite the spot. via Flickr / woowoowoo
Building
woowoowoo posted a photo: As the afternoon wore on, the clouds began to gather. We just made it onto the train before the heavens opened. via Flickr / woowoowoo