Class was canceled tomorrow; our teacher is sick. With no class today, that means a four day weekend and a bunch of free time on my hands with which to soak up Grenoble before it's gone!! Thanks Lord!
The last few days have been quite wonderful and very relaxing, including memories like: an (american!) breakfast and a new card game (canasta!) with friends.... hot chocolate and disney movie discussions in my room....a trip to the natural history museum (and the viewing of many beautiful rocks, that hilarious squirrel, and one too many creepy bugs.... I still get shivers)....a sausage and caramelized onion sandwich at the Christmas market.....more cards and chess at a table in the loft area of Cafe Ligne Seize (the cafe we now frequent regularly)....
My favorite memory of today was the hike Elisabeth and I took to explore our 'backyard,' as I know it.... the massive natural park of the Chartreuse Mountains and the ancient Bastille fortress. We spent 3 1/2 hours enjoying what turned out to be one of the most mild, sunny, and pleasant days of this season. We ventured into abandoned artillery sheds and military caves. We pursued the less-traveled pathways that lead to drop-off cliffs with jaw-dropping, gorgeous views. My spirit was that of a little kid, and I absolutely had a ball going wherever my curiosity took me.
Studying for my two written final exams is scheduled for tomorrow, to be done at a cafe, of course. ; ) I'm planning on venturing out of Grenoble and up the snowy mountains on Saturday to try my hand for the first time at snowboarding! I am very excited, and even if I spend most of the day on my backside, at least the view will be stunning, seriously. All the same, pray I come back in one piece.
Grenoble is surely going to be missed!
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