It's snowing! We awoke to 0.5 deg C and rain which quickly turned to big, fat snow flakes. The snow line is considerably lower than yesterday with the forecast for the day of rain & snow higher up. We checked out the Simplon Tunnel times. BIG problem - after measuring the van width we were too big by 9cm. No problem we will drive over the pass. Checked weather - problem! Advice is for trucks and vans not to use it due to heavy snow at top of pass. Plan B, stay another night and drive over top tomorrow. You cannot plan good weather in the mountains. Still, we are warm and comfortable unlike the young Aussie couple in a tiny tent on the terrace in front of us. Glamping for us!
before the snow
today!
Friday 18th
We moved along the valley to Brig (alt 795m) to a campsite by the river above the old town. Very laid back owner who just let us get on with installing ourselves. We eventually paid in the evening. Views again were great with snow on the very top of the mountains. The main A9 road to the Simplon Pass towering above the site. Nice old part of the town with an air of affluence about the place. The train / bus station was busy with lots of local trains and Poste buses.
bottle art!
After lunch we went for a stroll above the site.
just above campsite
view back to site
Eeeee. The snow looks cold and horrible. But looks like you found a nice walk. The weir in the river looks lovely.
ReplyDeleteWe were enjoying 28deg+ until the heavens opened and we now are getting closer to you temp. Rain predicted tomorrow but we will be on the move. Hope that you get to Italy and enjoy the better weather
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