Grenoble, Sassenage
Started the day with a short class period. We discussed “gros mots” (swear words) and differences in language based on age and gender.
After class we had an hour break before leaving for Sassenage. We had been promised swimming, so most of us thought it would be a small beach on a lake. However, we were surprised to find that we would be climbing up the mountain to a rushing river. We all clamored down the final rocks to an area where several waterfalls had created a small pool. The water was absolutely frigid. Compared to the oppressive heat the rest of the week, it was wonderful.
We returned to town, got a small ice cream as a group, and went our separate ways for the evening. The night ahead of us promised to be exciting, as the US was playing France in the quarter finals for the world cup! Several of us met up around 6:30 for dinner near my house. We chose one of the many Italian restaurants lining the river and each of us got pizza. It was delicious! I’m sure I’ll go back. We walked across the river to Shakesbeer, a small pub that had several TVs so we could watch the game. It was a great environment. We were able to squeeze over 10 of us into a booth and we happened to sit by a group of American ex-pats. The game was intense, but the US won 2-1. After the game ended, we headed out for drinks and dancing. I thought it was interesting that both bars were pirate themed.
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