Bonjour mes amis! Today, Sunday, Lee & I visited Grenoble, often referred to as the economic and cultural capital of the French Alps. The drive to and from Grenoble was spectacular. I kept telling Lee to "stop" for a new photo opp. because the new mountain scene was more beautiful than the one before. The télépherique (cable car) ride to the top of the Fort de la Bastille was amazing - you couldn't have a "fear of heights" to try this one! The view from the Fort was a panorama of mountains unfolding all round: Belledonne, Taillefer, Obiou, Vercors and even Mont Blanc. You could also see Grenoble, including old town and the 19th century districts to the south and west. How many of you remember the name Peggy Flemming? For those of you who were around in 1968, Grenoble was the sight of the Winter Olympics and Peggy Flemming was gold medal winner for ice skating. We could see evidence of changes to the town's infrastructure and facilities including a large sports hall and residence halls, also seen in the panorama of Grenoble. Afterwards we took a walk down Grande-Rue in Grenoble. House #20 is the Maison Stendhal, where the novelist spent part of his childhood in the apartment of his grandfather. Later we had a great lunch in Grenoble at an outside café with street musicians and pigeons at our feet!!
Mme. Wallace
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