One of the things that has been really interesting to me since moving to Lyon is learning about true big-city life. I could sit on the corner downtown and observe the millions of people go by all day. It is so strange to think of us and our little family as just a few of the millions who make up this busy place. Strangely enough, it doesn't make me feel insignificant at all. Actually, on the contrary, when I count all my blessings I realize just how noticed and loved I am. Somehow, we are all so very important and so very needed here on this earth!
June 21 is the Festival of Music here in France. It's the only day of the year when bands can play on any street corner or public place as loudly and as late-into-the-night as they want! Roland has great memories of playing with his band around the city for the Festival of Music and he was anxious to take us out tonight to see all the musicians. Things don't really get going until sunset but since it was a school night (yep, we're still in school over here!), we headed out a little earlier. There were bands of all types and sizes getting set up on corners and plazas all over the city. Some had elaborate set-ups with stages and sound-systems while others were simple and unplugged. The collage above is from the plaza here in our neighborhood. There is also a shot of the outside of our apartment building and our street sign. The rest of the pics are from our little tour of the city.
see all the people?
Aren't those cool planters?
across the river
