I'd underestimated how much harder it would be to climb mountains on a touring bike & carrying luggage. It was a real slog & it felt such an achievement to eventually reach the top. I was delighted that the mountain cafe did apple strudel however it was a sad, soggy, microwaved affair. I didn't care really, I'd earned it!
The sun was out for much of my ascent which was most welcome as it is jolly chilly at such heights. After the cafe, I donned everything I had: t-shirt, long sleeved thermal, windproof cardi, waterproof jacket, buff for neck, cap, earwarmers, Rainlegs & Winter gloves for the descent. I was instantly engulfed in freezing fog & icy rain as I descended. I put all my bike & helmet lights on as visibility was so poor. I was grateful for all my clothes! It was a joy to reach warmth & sunshine again at lower levels and even bigger treat for the eyes to arrive at my campsite in Fluelen tonight which is on a lake & surrounded by towering mountains. Thank you for the weather forecast, Mary, I'm hopeful it is correct!
I heard about Wiggins winning the tour de France-absolutely awesome! Thank you to everyone who let me know :-).
Thank you once again for all your lovely, lovely messages. I really do appreciate them.
Until the next blog... xxxx
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Oh not sad soggy strudel! Need to book ahead at these cafes and tell them only the best for you!!!!! If you are spending hours cycling up their blooming mountains then you should have decent cakes and puddings to keep you going!!!!!
ReplyDeleteLoving your blog. Keep safe honey!!
Wow sounds like a tough climb, hope you're now well-fed and cosy and get a good night's rain-free sleep - and I really hope the good weather forecast is correct!!
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Hi Andi.
ReplyDeleteSounds like you are having 'fun'. Keep eating the cakes as you know how good they are for you and of course if you cut them in half before you eat them then all the calories escape anyway!! Hope the camping side of things is going well and you are managing to keep warm and dry.
Awesome result on the T de F - Wiggo and Cav - WOW!!
Take care
Bye for now Linda xx
Wow quite a climb!Not sure i could walk it that quick, well done you!
ReplyDeleteAt last the sun has found you, lets hope you have a lovely day today and slightly less hilly.
Went to Broad Windsor for lunch yesterday which was lovely, the sun was shining all day and it was lovely and warm.
We watched the race and the finish in Paris yesterday, quite a finish! intersting how they all cycle as a team and try and cover the race leaders.
Have a lovely day i will look forward to your next news report.
Lots of love
Mum xx
Check you out sis, legs if steel. So uber uber impressed. Hope you are getting in some stretching to help your muscles recover for your next day ahead. Hoping you have better cake success today and long reign the sunshine Jan xx
ReplyDeleteStay away from the mountainy bits Andi, they sound no fun at all.
ReplyDeletewow sounds amazing, well done hun, keep going, loving the blogs, love Joan xxx
ReplyDeleteI've caught up with all your stories over lunch - fab views and amazing resilience you've got Andi. Unusually sunny weather here in York - hope weather gets better for you. Enjoying your pictures and better luck with the Swiss pastries. Keep trucking... Marion xx
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