Author: Paul F.J. Aranas Ph.D.
Working from Lyon, France
I recently returned from beautiful Lyon, France, where I worked for a month. It was great to be in France again and I look forward to returning in May. I stayed in a renovated apartment in a 16th century building (in historic Vieux Lyon, a UNESCO world heritage site). It had a unique staircase, which was built without a core.
Here are some photos that I took during my stay:
in Gallo-Roman Theatre
Vieux Lyon and Fourviere Hill
The Saône
built around 15 BC
renaissance courtyard walls looking up from the kitchen window
Vieux Lyon
Vieux Lyon courtyard after passing through a traboule
The Rhone
on bridge over The Saône. There was a flood watch.
Vieux Lyon square next to the apartment
men playing boule ball near a merry-go-round.
free zoo at Parc de la Tête d’or
Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière ceiling
after Mass at Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière
The Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière
The Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière
The Grande Roue at Place Bellecour. It changes colors with various artistic designs and images.
Crossing The Saône looking at Fourviere Hill
Lyon at night
vendors selling books, arts, and crafts
cobblestone pedestrian street in Vieux Lyon
walking back down to Vieux Lyon. There is also a great Funicular that will take you up and down the hill.
Statue de la République, Place Carnot
street music group at Place Bellecour
The Lion at the Bistrot de Lyon
near the apartment a few days before I left. For a minute…. thought it was for me… but no, it was for world famous chef Paul Bocuse from Lyon who had just passed away.
Projected animation paying tribute to Paul Bocuse…1500 of the best chefs in the world attended his funeral at St. Jean Cathedral dressed in their whites.
Family Trip to Waikiki
A week ago, I took my parents on a Hawaiian vacation. We stayed in a Honolulu apartment, a block from Waikiki beach. My father is rehabilitating from successful neck surgery.
A few of the highlights from our trip were the visit to the Polynesian Cultural Center and the awesome show “Ha, the Breath of Life,” drinking a delicious non-alcoholic Hakka at Yauatcha, almond-pineapple-coconut croissants at the b. patisserie Waikiki International Market Place, and crepes with fresh local fruit at Arrancio di Mare.
I also enjoyed getting up early and taking my boogie board in the warm ocean water. On Saturday night, I went to the oceanfront Rumfire nightclub at the Sheraton-Waikiki, where the atmosphere was friendly and full of energy.
Here are some photos from our trip:
The Hakka
Waikiki
Paul with the cast of Ha Breath of Life at the Polynesian Cultural Center
Pineapple Boat
Pop and Paul at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel
Pop and Paul at Waikiki Beach
Pop with mystery woman (aka Mom)
Pop at Waikiki Beach
Waikiki Beach
Paul at Waikiki Beach
Waikiki Beach
Paul and Pop at Waikiki Beach
Waikiki Beach
Waikiki Beach
Pop at Polynesian Football Hall of Fame
Paul enjoying The Hakka
