Tuesday, February 19, 2013

Vienne - 38200 France

Here are some photos of Vienne (located in the Isere department - 38200), France.  Vienne, a former Roman colony, is located at about 30 km south of Lyons, on the Rhone River
I love this city, particularly during the summer when the weather is nice and the sky blue. I like walking in the streets and enjoy looking at Vienne's ancient monuments.
 
Roman Temple - Temple d'Auguste et de Livie

Saint Maurice Cathedral
gothic style (built between 1052 and 1533)

Behind the cathedral
 
 


  House where Laurent Mourguet, the creator of Guignol, died in 1844
(Guignol is the main character in the famous Lyons puppet show)
 

 
 Vienne city hall
 

Far left: medieval house with decorative half-timbering
On top:Notre-dame de Pipet chapel
 
 

Sunday, February 10, 2013

Fotan - Shatin

Yesterday we walked from Fotan to Shatin. Here are some pictures.






Our building (top of the hill) - cloudy sky.
In front: highway (deserted) - First day of Chinese New Year!


Fotan - near railway station. Bicycle like this one is a common site along the path going to Shatin Town Centre.


Shatin Park


Lek Yuen bridge crossing the Shing Mun river (Shatin).