After a scenic if bumpy drive along the lakeside through Evian ( very posh ) we arrived at the Swiss border. I was pleasantly surprised when the border guard advised me to buy a 10 day toll pass for the van as it was valid for one year and could be used as single days. Good value when you can use any of the motorways without further tolls.
Our planned stop was Camping Botsa in the Valais , valley bottom if you understand what I mean? We were a bit concerned when the sat nag guided us into an industrial estate close to the motorway. The site was enclosed by lots of trees so if you looked up you could see splendid mountain tops with ski lifts clearly visible all around you. if you looked closely at your surroundings you could make out huge sheds and cranes etc. Eyes up!
The Basil Fawltyesque campsite owner was very chatty and introduced us to his Cuban wife and his Swiss daughter (?) whilst we paid our ACSI rate. He tried to reassure us that the Valais region was the cheapest in Switzerland. When paying I noticed the huge King Kong statue / waterslide by the empty pool, it made the fibreglass dinosaur by the playground seem positively tame.
After a cycle ride to explore the surroundings we showered and retreated to the bar for a local beer and glass of red. Both were very good. The campsite was fine for an overnight stop but we wondered what all the permanents did when there?
eyes up for the view
I'm sure no one envies your lifestyle (NOT). Looks fab. And what a nice border guard to advise you about the toll ticket. Good one.
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