Rue Saint Jean

I love the 7 minutes it takes for me to get from the metro station back to my apartment. During those few minutes, I constantly find myself eavesdropping on the dozens of English-speaking voices walking along-side me. I wonder where they’re from, why they chose to visit Lyon. I also wonder what they think of the city and I hope that they get a chance to see more than just the touristy parts. I also, love the look of shock on tourists’ faces when they struggle to ask me for directions using the little French they do know, only for me to respond to them in perfect English. Just one of the many reasons I love my new neighborhood.

Downside… my street sucks if I’m ever in a rush. Tourists love to take their time strolling down the street with their cameras in tow, eating their crepes and their croissants while admiring the architecture and it gets kind of tough navigating through the heavy flow of foot traffic monopolizing the narrow road. I don't blame them... there are tons of beautiful things to see. Not to mention the array of different street performers at any given moment. I'm not complaining, just pointing a few things out. I love my new neighborhood, and I wish you were here.

Vive le 5e arrondisment!