Mike & Steve's Visit

Parc de La Tete D'Or



















This park never fails to surprise me. Today, after the capuchin monkeys and endangered jaguars, we found the lake--with some of the clearest water I've ever seen (is it real? who knows). It has acres of gardens and fields; no park even in Paris can compare.

The seasons are changing here in Lyon. Leaves on trees are turning golden, rain threatens the sky daily, but today was surprisingly warm :)

Mike Ridley & his friend Steve came to visit for a few days, so we thought we'd give them a taste of Lyon. But, they took the taste factor to the extreme.

Above, you can see a picture of the aftermath of what they ordered, a traditional Lyonnais dish: andouilles. In English? Tripe, in mustard sauce. (that's stomach intestines)
Scene: Mike & Steve stuff in a forkful each, mouths watering in anticipation of their first veritable Lyonnais meal. Immediately, they wince, slightly convulse, and gulp some water to swallow it down. Being the proper gentleman that they are, they smile and say, "This is...very strong." It was a memorable meal, at least.

Luckily, Megan's friend Isabel is here to save our tastebuds and cook us some delicious traditional (traditional this time meaning delicious), like poulet a la creme.

--Isabel just introduced her parents to us on Skype--us, including Mike and Steve. Ha. Both of them held the laptop like it was a baby who just made a mess.

Game time.