Yesterday afternoon we continued down the Soane River--journeying through Burgundy for the last time. The water was high so the captain was very concerned about the low bridges. At the confluence of the Soane and Rhone Rivers, we turned into the Rhone. It was dinner time and getting dark when we pulled into the city of Lyon--beautiful. The city's architecture is very similar to Paris. We are parked in the heart of the city near two other river boats.
Today we set out to explore Beaujolais, a scenic wine region known for its vibrant, fruity red wines. We visited a Beaujolais museum that explained in detail the making of this wine that is only available November through March each year which means that we did not taste any! We did see a 10 minute I Max film which explained pollination by.superimposing two bees flying over the French countryside. While watching this fast-moving film, we were standing in a 'tilt-a-whirl' box that moved back and forth etc (think DisneyWorld)--would not be good if you were prone to carsickness. Drove back through the countryside and lunch on the boat. Although we are in the middle of the city, shops are closed (Sunday) and it rains from time to time so it is a lazy day.
Wanted to add something to yesterday's blog. As we approached the castle, someone spotted a large stork nest high on the roof of the castle. Then the stork popped its head up and looked around. Soon the stork flew off. Did she have little ones in that nest? --we all wondered.
Today we set out to explore Beaujolais, a scenic wine region known for its vibrant, fruity red wines. We visited a Beaujolais museum that explained in detail the making of this wine that is only available November through March each year which means that we did not taste any! We did see a 10 minute I Max film which explained pollination by.superimposing two bees flying over the French countryside. While watching this fast-moving film, we were standing in a 'tilt-a-whirl' box that moved back and forth etc (think DisneyWorld)--would not be good if you were prone to carsickness. Drove back through the countryside and lunch on the boat. Although we are in the middle of the city, shops are closed (Sunday) and it rains from time to time so it is a lazy day.
Wanted to add something to yesterday's blog. As we approached the castle, someone spotted a large stork nest high on the roof of the castle. Then the stork popped its head up and looked around. Soon the stork flew off. Did she have little ones in that nest? --we all wondered.
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