Friday 20 December 2024

Culture done, back to the market to say hi to sis & munch some random treats. Dampfnudeln the clear winner! Yum! tongue

Friday 20 December 2024

Salzburg cathedral organ recital. Some interesting art, esp. in the crypt, but not super impressed with the music sad

Friday 20 December 2024

Morning stroll into central Salzburg... lucky we already had that hotel breakfast... erm... feast? wink

Friday 20 December 2024

Hotel room breakfast... at least they left us fresh raisin bread so there's something vaguely nutritious? wink

Thursday 19 December 2024

In a strange twist of fate turns out our hotel this eve is right next to a highly rated Indian restaurant wink Nom! tongue

Thursday 19 December 2024

Cheers! But... erm... why are we drinking from what appear to be tiny vases?? tongue

Thursday 19 December 2024

More xmas markets & sparkly lights, this time in Salzburg. Then a short walk across the river & back to our digs.

Thursday 19 December 2024

Rest stop & a chance to walk through this very cool little gorge (Innersbachklamm). Gem of a find!

Thursday 19 December 2024

Today's random views from the road: Sankt Jakob in Haus, Pillersee & a small gorge near Schottl.

Wednesday 18 December 2024

Beer & pizza at Memory Cafe, Ellmau. Delicious! Place seems to be frequented by stars, so got a selfie with Arnie! wink

Wednesday 18 December 2024

Little jolly to look at Hintersteiner See. There are llamas at home too, but somehow more exciting here wink

Tuesday 17 December 2024

Apres... erm... well, not ski, but playing in the snow. Cheers!

Tuesday 17 December 2024

Playing in the snow with little people... wink

Monday 16 December 2024

Awesome sunset up top (Hartkaiserbahn) before taking the last run home. Beautiful!

Monday 16 December 2024

Ski day, but not the Pyrenees: at SkiWelt, Austria! Cloudy start but sunshine in the arvo smile Wait for it though...

Sunday 15 December 2024

Not a bad breakie spot! Pls excuse empty plates: we were too quick. So included a shot of sweet stuff eaten later wink

Saturday 14 December 2024

After dinner stroll home in the snow... someone loves it!

Saturday 14 December 2024

Delicious roast pork & crispy chicken. Some of the best Asian food I've ever had! + a cheeky beer or two. Cheers! grin

Saturday 14 December 2024

Seefeld snowshoe... without much deep snow, so just a beautiful hike in the end. Met some fury friends which was fun.

Friday 13 December 2024

When you fancy a burger... lucky they have Indonesian chicken curry on the menu for someone else! Nom, nom, nom! tongue

Friday 13 December 2024

Seefeld stroll. Dusk turns to night & lights come into their own. Obligatory mulled wine & a fruit covered bun thing.

Friday 13 December 2024

Arrived in Seefeld (in Tirol) to this very pleasant view from our balcony. That'll do! Now, time to go explore... smile

Friday 13 December 2024

Today's views from the road: snow, snow & a little more snow... oh, and a frozen lake smile Germany then into Austria.

Friday 13 December 2024

Breakie at traditional German digs. Boiled eggs, cold cuts, etc. Prolly lucky I didn't see schnapps until leaving! wink

Thursday 12 December 2024

Misty walk home (erm... back to our hotel) after dinner in Rothenburg ob der Tauber. Spoooooky! OK, only slightly wink

Thursday 12 December 2024

Few beers & dinner with the family @ Alter Keller. Delicious food & good times. Definitely worth the 4,000km drive!

Thursday 12 December 2024

Happy snaps with the fam in a very Christmassy Rothenburg ob der Tauber.

Thursday 12 December 2024

Unexpectedly asked to share some afternoon tea. Nom, nom, nom! Hope we aren't having a big dinner (preempting)! wink

Thursday 12 December 2024

Little stroll in Rothenburg ob der Tauber. Cold & grey, so good excuse to visit a local tavern! wink Cheers! grin

Wednesday 11 December 2024

Xmas markets in Basel. Lots of things to see... & eat! tongue Lots of people here too but a very nice atmosphere smile

Wednesday 11 December 2024

Evening walk from Germany to Switzerland... via France... as you do wink Lights on the Rhine looking nice at dusk smile

Tuesday 10 December 2024

Le Taj Mahal, Besancon. Asked if I'd like it "very, very hot", was sceptical (it's France) but wow, had a kick! Yum!

Tuesday 10 December 2024

Wondering around Besancon... nibbling churros & enjoying more sparkly lights. It's a beautiful place!

Tuesday 10 December 2024

Random rest stop in the French countryside. Parked next to Chateau d'Effiat so quick, nippy stroll for a closer look.

Monday 9 December 2024

Eats at Pitaya Thai, Clermont-Ferrand. Good size & kinda tasty, but overall bit disappointing. Can't win them all sad

Monday 9 December 2024

Xmas lights in Clermont-Ferrand. Ooooh... sparkly!

Monday 9 December 2024

Driving in a winter wonderland smile Col des Issartets high point today @ 1123m. Hence the car: snail has no snow shoes.

Monday 9 December 2024

Only 2 hours in & first bakery craving shot of the trip! wink Quick stop for snack of quiche & gateau basque. Nom! tongue

Monday 9 December 2024

Road trip! But why the car? Sure, some of this could go on roof, but don't fancy 4000km drive with that wind noise wink

Thursday 5 December 2024

December Tourmalet. But crazy weather means on bike, not skis! Little snow on the road but no probs. Stunning day! grin

Friday 29 November 2024

Col du Tourmalet. In shorts. On 29 Nov. Beautiful, crazy warm day!

Monday 18 November 2024

When it's grey down low... ride the Tourmalet! Warm & sunny from La Mongie & above. Crazy temps up here for mid Nov!

Wednesday 13 November 2024

Foggy morning with first dusting of snow on the peaks this winter. Looked amazing as the sun broke through!

Sunday 3 November 2024

Neighbour hasn't cut their grass all summer... about time they got round to it! wink

Friday 1 November 2024

Been fun having this guy around but time to move on so... farewell dinner with mates from Sydney. Happy travels, Loz!

Thursday 31 October 2024

Those paying attention will realise after a hike there's only one thing to do... wink Dinner feast at Nhu Y. Nom! tongue

Thursday 31 October 2024

Hike to Lac de Greziolles via reservoir des Laquets. Shadows, sun & a few drops of rain. Beautiful up there though!

Wednesday 30 October 2024

When your visiting buddy keeps insisting on taking you out for food. Lunch at L'Assiette de Juliette. Cheers Loz! grin

Sunday 27 October 2024

Sunday lunch at Chez Loulou. Mountains of great food as usual. Can't believe Pratiwi & Loz finished all that garbure!

Sunday 27 October 2024

Little autumnal stroll at the Col des Palomieres.