Category Archives: Lyon

135 Botanical garden of Lyon, October 2018. There is something special about the stillness in a garden located in the middle of the city. The trees painted yellow by autumn, being reflected in the milky turquoise water of the lake. I can sense, more than hear, the bustle of the streets behind the trees –Continue reading “Lyon (v)”

58 The botanic garden in Lyon has a variety of greenhouses and, on the day of my visit, a beautifully still lake, yes. But what really took my breath away: The most impressive display of dahlias that I have ever seen. The color of those flowers! I had a thing for dahlias that summer, 2018,Continue reading “Lyon (ii)”

12 For many years now, I’ve been riding trains across Europe, instead of flying. I like the slower pace of travel, and the opportunity it gives to explore places on the way to my destination. During the last couple of years, I’ve planned my train transits based on where there is an interesting-looking botanic garden.Continue reading “Lyon (i)”