A morning visit from the swans

Our epicurean adventure in Lyon

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August 29th 2009
Our day began with "French toast", how perfect for beginning a day in the city known for French gastronomy! I found it a bit sweet, with a lot of brown sugar and honey but none the less it was still delicious. After breakfast we departed for a tour of Vieux Lyon. It was chilly this morning and overcast and we were really worried that we would have our first day of rain, but luck was with us and ... read more

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