I am glad, however, that my stopping off point was Fribourg today. What a stunning city as the photo shows(I'll try and get a photo with me in it at some point, Mandie!). I swooped into town over the bridge in the photo so had a fabulous breathtaking view as I freewheeled in. The language changes from German to French as you cross this river. I was still surprised when greeted by a cheery "bonjour" when I checked in at the hotel though. Everything really is French. The cut off seems so sudden. It's been much easier ordering food and drink here, I just finish everything with "danke" instead of "merci" now! Laetitia, you would manage just fine in Switzerland being fluent in both French and German!
It sounds like the PHP Olympics is going well! Keep going everyone, that final bit of fundraising tomorrow to hit the target. You can do it! Caroline, thank you for re-assuring me that not everyone stopped at the pub during the running race!!! You'll have to ask Sue or Stu how to reply on the blog as they're dab hands now!
I've seen thunderstorms are forecast here for the weekend, too, Laetitia. I guess they'll be quite localised in the mountains so let's hope I'm on a different mountain when they strike! I saw the temperature here in a village I passed today was 33 degrees and it got hotter in the afternoon. I knew it was warm! Fortunately, there are water fountains everywhere in Switzerland so I've a plentiful supply of fresh, cool water.
Just another 2 days of cycling on Swiss Route 4 and then I'll be landing on Mary's doorstep with a pile of smelly washing!!
A toute a l'heure!
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