Bonjour!

I finally took off yesterday around 3PM. My flights were pretty uneventful, which is good. My flight from Seattle to Heathrow was awesome. I spent a buttload of airmiles because the only ticket available was Premium Business Class, and let me tell you, it was worth it! I have never been so comfortable on a plane before. I had my own little compartment thingy that had its own tv w/remote control, foot rest and fully reclining chair, etc. Even at 6'2", I could completely stretch out. And the food was pretty decadent as well. I started with some smoked Marlin and Salmon Caviar, then had a little fillet, and finished off with some lemon cheese cake and some chocolate. I ate after I watched a little TV and a movie or two, and then I fell asleep watching a movie dubbed into french. When I awoke, I got another hot towel and a nice little breakfast & orange juice. It was by far the best flight I ever took, and I am excited that I get to end my trip the same way (I'm not excited about ending my trip...but I do understand that it has to come to an end sometime...unless someone wants to buy WebCyclery from me, and I can just bike in the Alps for a year or three...).

When I arrived in Lyon, I found that my luggage hadn't made the connection in London. Shit! My BIKE! and my STUFF! They said it was coming in at 11PM, and they could deliver it this morning to my hotel in Grenoble. If this is actually true, and it arrive this morning, that will be great because it saves me from hauling my bike ad my big bag around. I've got my fingers crossed. 

After dealing with my luggage, I hopped a bus to Grenoble (1 hour) and then a cab to my hotel. My friend and one of the guys I'm joining here recommended that I stay at a chain called Formule1. These are cool little hotels with self-check-in kiosks outside. I just punch in my confirmation code and viola! I have a room. Very simple room for 3 people. It has a sink and a TV. The bathroom and showers are down the hall. The room is clean and quiet, and only 33 Euros a night - which is pretty cheap. 

I haven't yet been outside, but as I eat my french bread and hot chocolate, I can see some big ass mountains right outside my window. Looks like the base is just a mile away, and it shoots straight up to the sky. I will go take a picture, and hopefully my luggage will show up so I can transfer the pictures to my computer!

A Plus Tard!