Sunday 25 June 2023

Rest stop overlooking Lac de Grand Maison on the Western side of Col du Glandon. Looking nice and full thankfully.

Thursday 22 June 2023

Obligatory, 'seek out Asian food whenever in a town larger than we are used to' lunch photo. Yin Ba, Annecy. Nom! tongue

Thursday 22 June 2023

Quick (& damp) look Annecy old town. Part of a good tourist pic is making busy places look calm wink & it's only June!

Sunday 18 June 2023

We were given free public transport passes in Switzerland, so on our last day here used on cable car to Hasliberg smile

Thursday 15 June 2023

Back into Wengen to catch the train 'home' to our camping. Some particularly well kept gardens here. Beautiful place.

Thursday 15 June 2023

Obligatory, 'hiking past cows in Switzerland' shots wink

Thursday 15 June 2023

Heading back downhill now. Back through more beautiful forest. First time I've seen purple pine cones!

Thursday 15 June 2023

Out of the forest to spectacular views down the Lauterbrunnen valley. Another amazing Swiss hiking experience!

Thursday 15 June 2023

Heading out of Wengen on a little hike today. Up into the forest for the first leg...

Monday 12 June 2023

Few random shots from the road today. Sadly these don't do justice to the beautiful drive through the Jura sad

Friday 9 June 2023

When lunch terrace has red shades - argh! Very nice steak & crepe/pizza thing + ice cream & soft cheese dessert. Nom!

Wednesday 1 February 2023

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

Monday 30 January 2023

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

Saturday 12 November 2022

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

Saturday 12 November 2022

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

Thursday 10 November 2022

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

Friday 28 October 2022

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

Monday 17 October 2022

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

Tuesday 11 October 2022

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

Wednesday 21 September 2022

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

Wednesday 21 September 2022

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

Wednesday 21 September 2022

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

Sunday 3 July 2022

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

Sunday 3 July 2022

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

Friday 1 July 2022

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

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 smile Sure, this is pretty, but wait...

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

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

Tuesday 28 June 2022

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

Monday 27 June 2022

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

Sunday 26 June 2022

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

Friday 24 June 2022

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

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! wink

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 smile

Saturday 7 May 2022

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

Tuesday 22 March 2022

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

Tuesday 22 March 2022

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

Tuesday 22 March 2022

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

Monday 21 March 2022

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

Wednesday 29 September 2021

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

Thursday 9 September 2021

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

Tuesday 7 September 2021

Messing around on the shores of Lac de Matemale smile

Tuesday 7 September 2021

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

Monday 6 September 2021

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

Sunday 5 September 2021

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

Saturday 4 September 2021

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

Wednesday 21 July 2021

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

Tuesday 20 July 2021

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