So, sometimes clothes shopping in Europe can be difficult.  Either the fit is wrong, the style is not what we’re used to, the quality isn’t good, or we just miss the stores from back home.  Me and my friends Emily and Katie decided we wanted to go to the mall in Lyon where there was a Gap so we could find some clothes that we liked and that fit well.  We made a day trip out of it and left our husbands to handle the kids.  Ryan’s friend Dan from the US was in town so they decided to go visit a local chateau along with Katie’s husband John and their son Parker.

Shortly after arriving, and of course a stop at Starbucks, we sadly found out that the Gap is closed until summer for renovations!  We were really disappointed but decided to wash away our sorrows with drinks and lunch.  We spent the whole day at the mall and each found a few things so the trip wasn’t a complete fail.  After seeing there was a Steak N’ Shake in the mall, an American milkshake helped us power through the grueling hours of walking in and out of stores.

For dinner we decided to check out Les Halles and after browsing the indoor market we decided on a little wine/apero shop.

It was a great day with friends and a nice break from parenting!