Friday, June 24, 2011

Friday Night Drive

Last night we took an amazing drive up Dent de Crolles.  I took lots of photos but they just can show the immensity of how high we were.  The mountain is something around 18,000 feet up and people paraglide off the mountain.  There are 3 quaint little towns once you arrive up there.  People were in the parks with friends and families.  Everyone gathers outside, beautiful weather and daylight well past 10 I'm sure helps.  It is so breathtaking here and so much left to discover. 
After checking out tripadvisor.com I had found a little restaurant in Grenoble called Pumpkins.  I was intrigued to try it as one of the owners is American.  So far I can't say we have eaten anything worth writing home about which is odd.  Jon says I have to be adventurous and try real French food.  I guess that is on the agenda for the weekend.
The thing that amazes me the most is everything is so expensive!  Of course for us it is more expensive because of the terrible dollar conversion but people here must make very good money for how much everything costs.  A simple dinner for the 3 of us was 56 Euros - equalling about $80. 
Today we are hoping to get a shower attachment so that we can take a real shower and not have to hold the handheld.  Wifi set up is also on Jon's agenda.  And most of all I'm hoping to go cave exploring on Dent de Crolles!!

1 comment:

  1. So you're afraid to try french food ??? lol !!!try the adventure !!!! I've been eating french food for the pas 38 years and well I'm still alive :) !!!!
    Just kidding !
    I'll have to cook you some when you come home so
    love

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