Thursday 30 June 2022
Yum lunch from Warung Kecil 
Amazing so nice & sunny given downpour only 1hr earlier - see clouds up valley behind!
Thursday 30 June 2022
Grimsel Pass with an Italian champion. Nice! Was gonna do Furka Pass too but torrential rain came & killed that plan!
Wednesday 29 June 2022
Late lunch after a morning's hike. Last of the fresh pasta from Italy sitting under a shady tree. We like it here 
Wednesday 29 June 2022
Onwards & upwards as they say! Last part of today's hike via Windegghutte. Few chains on this climb. Awesome route!
Wednesday 29 June 2022
The Trift Bridge. Because why wouldn't you build a rope crossing between cliffs above a glacial lake? A. Maze. Ing!!!
Wednesday 29 June 2022
Short & sometimes steep hike up to the Trift Bridge. So lucky it turned out nice Sure, this is pretty, but wait...
Wednesday 29 June 2022
Rain forecast, but awoke to blue skies so maybe it's our lucky day? Fingers crossed as we hop in this cute telecabin.
Tuesday 28 June 2022
Stumbled across on this evening's walk: Aareschlucht Ost train station. Sliding doors in side of a mountain. So cool!
Tuesday 28 June 2022
Quite a drive today so short evening walk to get the legs moving. Parked up in Aareschlucht, Switzerland. Very nice!
Tuesday 28 June 2022
Awesome Swiss public BBQ pit. With firewood provided! Right by a spring on small riverside walking trail. Very nice!
Tuesday 28 June 2022
Driving the Susten Pass (2,264m) in rain & fog. You'd think it would suck but: wow! Love me some misty mountains! 
Tuesday 28 June 2022
Stay on target. Stay on target!!! Erm... I mean... driving the Gotthard tunnel 
Almost 17km long so plenty of this!
Tuesday 28 June 2022
Swiss motorway toll is 40CHF so bit miffed sat in traffic. But at least didn't pay half a million plus to do so!
Tuesday 28 June 2022
Lunch of Italian treats picked up as we left: Gorgonzola+mascarpone, tiramisu+pastries, ham, tomatoes & bread. Nom!
Tuesday 28 June 2022
Few minutes drive up the lake... Ciao Svizzera! Quick look around Ascona in the rain. Still beautiful
Tuesday 28 June 2022
Nasty hail storm. Thankfully not big enough to cause damage but could be our cue to leave! Arrivederci Italia!
Monday 27 June 2022
Dinner? As if you couldn't guess: beer & fanta then pizza, pasta & tiramisu! Nom, nom, nom!
Monday 27 June 2022
Short walk into Cannobio centre. Along the lake of course. Now... what's for dinner!?
Monday 27 June 2022
Found this tray of random pastries from the local bakery waiting on my return from this morning's ride. Score!
Monday 27 June 2022
Unbelievable Italian/Swiss ride. Lakes, spectacular Maggia Valley & super technical descent to the finish! Love it!
Sunday 26 June 2022
Random shots from today's little drive along Lake Maggiore. Feriolo then coffee stop in Intra. Another glorious day.
Saturday 25 June 2022
Just as we finished dinner this concert was starting in the square. Lovely ambience on this lakeside summer's eve.
Saturday 25 June 2022
Dinner at Pane e Vino, Orta. Absolutely loved our platter of meat+cheese & breads. Sublime flavours. Great beer too!
Saturday 25 June 2022
Today's ride: Lakes Orta & Maggiore. Ridiculously beautiful! Many cyclists out & even traffic is well behaved
Friday 24 June 2022
Evening walk in Orta San Giulio. What a beautiful little place!
Friday 24 June 2022
... and so we find ourselves on the shores of Lake Orta. Quite pretty with some hills around. Weather seems OK. Phew!
Friday 24 June 2022
Out of luck with weather so au revoir Haute-Savoie! Crossing Col des Aravis. Hope Pratiwi is praying for some sun!
Thursday 23 June 2022
Erm, wasn't I just here? Sightseeing with olds on Col de la Colombiere. Kiddy seat bonus: I get a beer. Cheers!
Thursday 23 June 2022
No 'any driver' insurance on rental or surely I'd be behind the wheel? Still - kiddy seats in back aren't all bad
Thursday 23 June 2022
Col de la Colombiere loop. Criterium du Dauphine here a few days ago so road silky smooth. Beautiful climb & descent!
Thursday 23 June 2022
Left door ajar overnight & someone took a nap in the jamb. Hello little fella! Moved him on safely after he woke up.
Wednesday 22 June 2022
Olds insist on taking us out for dinner. Who are we to argue? Beautiful food on an Alpine terrace. Nom, nom, nom!
Wednesday 22 June 2022
Rain & fog cleared by noon so: so much for a rest day. Mind you, this little forest hike was still pretty relaxing
Wednesday 22 June 2022
Beautiful one day, rain & fog the next. That's mountain weather for you! Not to worry - I needed a rest day anyway
Tuesday 21 June 2022
What's this?! Dinner with old folk on the terrace of an Alpine chalet. Cheers everyone - thanks for having us!
Tuesday 21 June 2022
Today's dawn ride: river Rhone, sheep, canals, Lac du Bourget, a tiny chapel, col du Chat & Jongieux vinyards. Phew!
Monday 20 June 2022
Today's parking spot: on the shore of Lac du Lit au Roi. Lucked out here - it's beautiful!
Monday 20 June 2022
Seems 2hr+ dawn ride not enough today so took 100s of steps up to tiny church perched atop volcanic rock. Nice view!
Sunday 19 June 2022
After a toasty day driving across most of France time to relax: well deserved appero in a shady camp spot. Cheers!
Friday 17 June 2022
ESP32 + NEO-M8 = BT GPS for snail. Can buy similar but way more $$$ & no ext. antenna socket. Plus DIY is more fun
Monday 6 June 2022
Beaut day up the Tourmalet, if a tad breezy. Obligatory banana gets defocused as little fluffy clouds look nicer
Sunday 22 May 2022
Post hike dinner on a different kind of terrace - more suited to our sweaty state Great food again. Nom!
Sunday 22 May 2022
Out hiking: handed 2 of the latest flagships & asked to take pics. Nice to test but will stick to my 4yo Sony thx!
Sunday 22 May 2022
Lac de Gaube & Pont d'Espagne - always incredible! Perfect weather. Saw a few marmots but too slow for a pic - doh!
Saturday 21 May 2022
Dinner with visitors: always a pleasure! Pretty swanky with cool terrace vibes. Not bad for a tiny French village!
Wednesday 18 May 2022
Random pics in Arrens-Marsous on today's ride. Beautiful! Perfect weather, quiet roads & feeling great. Happy days
Friday 13 May 2022
Post-ride beer. No view as watching Giro on delay. And yes, not staged, kitchen island really does look like this!
Saturday 7 May 2022
Descent from Bielsa tunnel into France. Welcome home Nice drive up other side in Spring sunshine but no pics. Doh!
Saturday 7 May 2022
Heading North from Prades we passed mile after mile of beautiful wildflower meadows. A very calming drive
Friday 6 May 2022
Town square in the lovely mountain village of Prades. Naturally there's an awesome tapas bar here. Nom, nom, nom!
