Few random shots from the road today. Sadly these don't do justice to the beautiful drive through the Jura
When lunch terrace has red shades - argh! Very nice steak & crepe/pizza thing + ice cream & soft cheese dessert. Nom!
Beautiful forest snowshoe above Payolle. Didn't see anyone else, but did see couple of wild boar in there. Awesome!
Another great day on the piste up at Grand Tourmalet - La Mongie/Barages
Another boulangerie that's new to us, so obliged to try their cakes. Oh no! Pratiwi is clearly distraught too!
Montpezat-de-Quercy. Another lovely little medieval village, with commanding views over the surrounding countryside.
Short walk in Bruniquel. Love off-season tourism, have this beautiful medieval village practically all to ourselves!
In Toulouse for a routine appointment. Never miss a chance to visit fave Indian restaurant here. Nom, nom, nom!
Yesa Reservoir: Sea of the Pyrenees. Sadly seems there's been no 'sea' here for years. Quite surreal landscape today.
Mushroom, mushroom! Yes, 'tis the season to have fun searching for mushrooms our daily stroll
Finally up close with wild boar! Luckily seem uninterested in an Indo snack *May not actually be wild or boars
Midday stroll up a random hill. What a view! I can see the pub, erm, auberge from here too! Next stop lunch then!
Local horse family came over to say hi as we parked up at this random spot. Not much traffic around as you can guess!
In a bakery for dessert: huge slab of layered sponge & cream cake covered in marzipan & chocolate. Unusual & v. good!
Laufen Castle by Rhine Falls. There's a restaurant with beautiful terrace here, but it's bit warm for a Sunday roast!
Evening stroll in Vitznau, Lake Lucerne. Interesting train station here: Rigibahn was 1st mountain railway in Europe.
Onwards & upwards as they say! Last part of today's hike via Windegghutte. Few chains on this climb. Awesome route!
The Trift Bridge. Because why wouldn't you build a rope crossing between cliffs above a glacial lake? A. Maze. Ing!!!
Short & sometimes steep hike up to the Trift Bridge. So lucky it turned out nice Sure, this is pretty, but wait...
Stumbled across on this evening's walk: Aareschlucht Ost train station. Sliding doors in side of a mountain. So cool!
Driving the Susten Pass (2,264m) in rain & fog. You'd think it would suck but: wow! Love me some misty mountains!
Few minutes drive up the lake... Ciao Svizzera! Quick look around Ascona in the rain. Still beautiful
Dinner? As if you couldn't guess: beer & fanta then pizza, pasta & tiramisu! Nom, nom, nom!
Random shots from today's little drive along Lake Maggiore. Feriolo then coffee stop in Intra. Another glorious day.
Evening walk in Orta San Giulio. What a beautiful little place!
Out of luck with weather so au revoir Haute-Savoie! Crossing Col des Aravis. Hope Pratiwi is praying for some sun!
Rain & fog cleared by noon so: so much for a rest day. Mind you, this little forest hike was still pretty relaxing
Heading North from Prades we passed mile after mile of beautiful wildflower meadows. A very calming drive
Fantastic dinner of pica-pau (chicken in light gravy made with beer), mushroom rice & sardines. Super nom bargain!
In MNAA at lunch & couldn't find open tapas bar after. Had to settle for snack of pulled pork & cheese balls. Doh!
On a grey day, every city needs a pink street with rainbow umbrellas above!
Well good evening Lisbon! Little stroll around before finding some food. Nice to be back after 20 years or so!
Dinner at Haize Hegoa, Itxassou. Nice bar with great view - shame it's dark outside. Great burger & steak though!
V.happy Pratiwi after glass or 2 of lunchtime wine, with great food of course, La Seu d'Urgell. Lucky I'm driving
Messing around on the shores of Lac de Matemale
Villefranche-de-Conflent: v.impressive on approach, but hard to photograph inside. So, erm, sorry few tourist pics
Fabulous Thai @ Sabai Sabai in Argeles Plage. No entree, but ordered 3 mains & devoured the lot! Highly recommended.
The Med! We're not really beach people, but now & then have to remind ourselves mountains were the correct choice!
Late lunch in the snail. Fried rice with veggies & a little leftover meat. Nice glass of rose too. Simple but yum!
Tourist shots from Cambo-les-Bains... pretty little place if you're passing by.
Dinner at the mobile warung kecil - aka. campsite in St-Jean-Pied-de-Port. Simple but delish as always. Nom, nom!
Quick look around a very quiet Saint-Felix-Lauragais. Nice view from chateau but wow - this landscape looks very dry!
Stumbled across Indonesian restaurant in Cahors. Someone's very happy! & yes, 2 peeps/3 dishes (+dessert) does go!
Second ride of the day: short cool down with Pratiwi, who also tried #HaySurfing for the first time Not bad!
Bit of snow this morning... all gone by lunchtime But what a beautiful walk it made for before then!
Licensed to... erm... 'take a brief trip close to home for individual physical activity' Beautiful day for it
When a buddy from Aus drops by for 48 hours. Not that I want to encourage anyone else... but bloody good time!
Bit stormy last night, left plenty of nice fresh stuff up here. Calm & sunny all day skiing with friends. Awesome!
Two nights in San Sebastian: Eat, sleep, eat, sleep, eat, shop, eat, sleep, eat, sleep, eat. Yes: *two* nights!
Dragged into another bakery in the Black Forest. Well... one has to compare & contrast the local fare, yes?