10:30

Beautiful forest snowshoe above Payolle. Didn't see anyone else, but did see couple of wild boar in there. Awesome!

11:08

Another great day on the piste up at Grand Tourmalet - La Mongie/Barages smile

10:25

Another boulangerie that's new to us, so obliged to try their cakes. Oh no! wink Pratiwi is clearly distraught too! grin

09:50

Montpezat-de-Quercy. Another lovely little medieval village, with commanding views over the surrounding countryside.

15:30

Short walk in Bruniquel. Love off-season tourism, have this beautiful medieval village practically all to ourselves!

12:37

In Toulouse for a routine appointment. Never miss a chance to visit fave Indian restaurant here. Nom, nom, nom! tongue

11:41

Yesa Reservoir: Sea of the Pyrenees. Sadly seems there's been no 'sea' here for years. Quite surreal landscape today.

11:46

Mushroom, mushroom! Yes, 'tis the season to have fun searching for mushrooms our daily stroll smile

12:29

Finally up close with wild boar! Luckily seem uninterested in an Indo snack wink *May not actually be wild or boars wink

11:49

Midday stroll up a random hill. What a view! I can see the pub, erm, auberge from here too! Next stop lunch then! smile

11:39

Local horse family came over to say hi as we parked up at this random spot. Not much traffic around as you can guess!

15:56

In a bakery for dessert: huge slab of layered sponge & cream cake covered in marzipan & chocolate. Unusual & v. good!

11:49

Laufen Castle by Rhine Falls. There's a restaurant with beautiful terrace here, but it's bit warm for a Sunday roast!

18:02

Evening stroll in Vitznau, Lake Lucerne. Interesting train station here: Rigibahn was 1st mountain railway in Europe.

11:43

Onwards & upwards as they say! Last part of today's hike via Windegghutte. Few chains on this climb. Awesome route!

10:50

The Trift Bridge. Because why wouldn't you build a rope crossing between cliffs above a glacial lake? A. Maze. Ing!!!

09:55

Short & sometimes steep hike up to the Trift Bridge. So lucky it turned out nice smile Sure, this is pretty, but wait...

20:22

Stumbled across on this evening's walk: Aareschlucht Ost train station. Sliding doors in side of a mountain. So cool!

15:36

Driving the Susten Pass (2,264m) in rain & fog. You'd think it would suck but: wow! Love me some misty mountains! grin

11:51

Few minutes drive up the lake... Ciao Svizzera! Quick look around Ascona in the rain. Still beautiful smile

18:54

Dinner? As if you couldn't guess: beer & fanta then pizza, pasta & tiramisu! Nom, nom, nom! tongue

12:26

Random shots from today's little drive along Lake Maggiore. Feriolo then coffee stop in Intra. Another glorious day.

19:26

Evening walk in Orta San Giulio. What a beautiful little place!

10:03

Out of luck with weather so au revoir Haute-Savoie! Crossing Col des Aravis. Hope Pratiwi is praying for some sun! wink

12:43

Rain & fog cleared by noon so: so much for a rest day. Mind you, this little forest hike was still pretty relaxing smile

11:55

Heading North from Prades we passed mile after mile of beautiful wildflower meadows. A very calming drive smile

20:56

Fantastic dinner of pica-pau (chicken in light gravy made with beer), mushroom rice & sardines. Super nom bargain! tongue

15:22

In MNAA at lunch & couldn't find open tapas bar after. Had to settle for snack of pulled pork & cheese balls. Doh! wink

10:37

On a grey day, every city needs a pink street with rainbow umbrellas above! smile

19:06

Well good evening Lisbon! Little stroll around before finding some food. Nice to be back after 20 years or so!

19:28

Dinner at Haize Hegoa, Itxassou. Nice bar with great view - shame it's dark outside. Great burger & steak though! grin

15:24

V.happy Pratiwi after glass or 2 of lunchtime wine, with great food of course, La Seu d'Urgell. Lucky I'm driving wink

15:04

Messing around on the shores of Lac de Matemale smile

12:25

Villefranche-de-Conflent: v.impressive on approach, but hard to photograph inside. So, erm, sorry few tourist pics wink

19:30

Fabulous Thai @ Sabai Sabai in Argeles Plage. No entree, but ordered 3 mains & devoured the lot! Highly recommended.

16:47

The Med! We're not really beach people, but now & then have to remind ourselves mountains were the correct choice! wink

15:45

Late lunch in the snail. Fried rice with veggies & a little leftover meat. Nice glass of rose too. Simple but yum! smile

15:53

Tourist shots from Cambo-les-Bains... pretty little place if you're passing by.

13:03

Dinner at the mobile warung kecil - aka. campsite in St-Jean-Pied-de-Port. Simple but delish as always. Nom, nom! tongue

16:47

Quick look around a very quiet Saint-Felix-Lauragais. Nice view from chateau but wow - this landscape looks very dry!

12:53

Stumbled across Indonesian restaurant in Cahors. Someone's very happy! & yes, 2 peeps/3 dishes (+dessert) does go! wink

10:24

Second ride of the day: short cool down with Pratiwi, who also tried #HaySurfing for the first time wink Not bad! grin

11:15

Bit of snow this morning... all gone by lunchtime sad But what a beautiful walk it made for before then! smile

12:02

Licensed to... erm... 'take a brief trip close to home for individual physical activity' wink Beautiful day for it grin

12:40

When a buddy from Aus drops by for 48 hours. Not that I want to encourage anyone else... but bloody good time! wink grin

14:02

Bit stormy last night, left plenty of nice fresh stuff up here. Calm & sunny all day skiing with friends. Awesome! grin

13:38

Two nights in San Sebastian: Eat, sleep, eat, sleep, eat, shop, eat, sleep, eat, sleep, eat. Yes: *two* nights! wink grin

11:49

Dragged into another bakery in the Black Forest. Well... one has to compare & contrast the local fare, yes? wink

11:36

Feeding the ducks on a quick stop in Schiltach. What an idyllic little place.

15:50

Ziegler's BACKloft... in the Black Forest. Oh... if we must... wink tongue