When I lived in Lyon I worried about the build up of flotsam around the bridges that cross the Saône.

Today I saw how the problem is dealt with.

This man was cutting up the trunks of dead trees.

And this crane and boat was collecting it all.

I bet Lyon residents will feel safer now crossing the river.

We went on a day-trip to Lyon for a bit of Christmas shopping in some of our favourite boutiques.

The city was gearing up for this week’s fête des lumières.

Unfortunately we will miss it as we went back to Aix on Tuesday evening.

“Comme un vrai lyonnais.” -as someone said to me about leaving town before the crowds descend.

C’est encore moi à la mangeoire.