It was raining when we woke up this morning, and much colder. Popped out to buy something for lunch and it started to brighten up.
After lunch we got the train up to Allmend with Sandro & Aliena.
Beanie & Larina were already there.
Our plan to walk back down didn’t go very well. The storm hit us about 100 yards down from the restaurant. The kids didn’t seem to care.
Larina loves anything pink.
We were all thoroughly soaked by the time we got home, but at least we had a walk.
Cakes and quiche for dinner last night; Rocks was packed and a good time was had by all. We raised 640 francs.
This morning Val had cake for breakfast and we had a wander around the village. Most of the farm animals have gone down to the valley now, but there are still a few cows about. The young ones are quite friendly.
Clouds are gathering over the mountains and we’ll have rain tonight and perhaps the first snow up at the top.
Lovely weather today so we headed up the hill to Mannlichen. Cows enjoying the sunshine in the village.
Fording a stream between Mannlichen and Scheidegg.
The pool at Scheidegg. It freezes and is snowed over in winter and you wouldn’t know it was there.
Stunning views on the way back to the village.
Up early this morning for the Birmingham to Zurich shuttle. Bye bye Birmingham.
It doesn’t take long at 530 mph.
Hello Zurich.
The weather looked distinctly autumnal today, so we stayed local and had a wander round to North Sands for lunch, followed by ice cream at the surf shack at South Sands. Views of the beaches from the ferry back to town.
Lots of yachts on Victoria pontoon.
Dinner at the Fortescue tonight, then home tomorrow.
Lovely curry in Kingsbridge last night.
Last light over Salcombe harbour.
This morning we got a taxi to a place called Bantham, which is the surf capital of South Devon. Very picturesque.
Nice walk along the coast to Hope Cove.
We have a table booked for dinner here this evening, and hopefully our taxi driver will be back to pick us up later.
Caught the bus to Kingsbridge and set off on a circular walk up through town and down to Bowcombe Creek. The creek is separated from the estuary by a low bridge, so there are few boats and lots of wildlife.
The southern end of the creek is very picturesque, and benches have been provided for the weary walkers.
We’re back in Kingsbridge having a pint as I write this. Curry later!
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