Boy, did I bring the British weather!

As I sit & write this in my tent, the rain is almost deafening. Apparently the view from this gorgeous little campsite in Bachli is fabulous but it's impossible to tell from the cloud engulfing all the surroundings.

Despite the weather, I've had a wonderful day, pedalling away in perfect lush green, rolling Swiss scenery. The climbs are long & steeper than those I experienced in the French Alps. All I seem to have done today is climb! Add to that the panniers I'm carrying and you can understand my embarrassingly low average of 7.9mph!!! Today's photo shows the highest point reached of just over 1,000 metres.

A few highlights today included the surprise discovery of a hairdryer in the shower room - awesome!! Every mug of tea I made myself was extra special following the gas canisters saga! The incredible, hyper-efficient signposting of this route by the Swiss. If they could just get this weather to improve.... And switching on my phone this evening to all your messages - THANK YOU!! Please keep them coming, they are just fantastic.

And please let Nan know the tent light she got me is fantastic - just what is needed to brighten up an otherwise very dark, chilly, soggy night!

Until the next instalment, happy weekends everyone!


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