Saint Maurice 11 miles

Tram not that much of an issue. Only 2 per hour late on but didn’t stop until 1.30am according to the gaffer. I decided to sleep rather than count the trams. Each to their own.

Lovely day when we set off. Much cooler than of late. Just right for walking. After a while the rain started. Gently to begin with. Could be classified as refreshing given the recent heat. Got silly later. Just solid rain. But a lot more pleasant to walk in than excessive heat, believe me.

Coming upon a restaurant at lunchtime was just too inviting to pass by. In for lunch and strip off the wet jackets. Very nice too.

Rain had not relented by the time we had finished but less than an hour to go. Arrived at the hotel pretty much bang on the earliest check in of 3pm and by 4pm we had showered, changed, done the washing and fully recovered. Amazing how easy it felt to walk in normal temperatures, rain or no rain.

Glynice hit the town while I had domestic duties - accommodation to arrange further down the line.

Then time to celebrate. Half-way in both days completed and distance walked. Lovely Swiss meal of fondue and rosti with a half litre bottle of the local wine.

A very pleasant day indeed.Les mer