Monday 14^th

We packed up earlyish and the plan was to move to the shores of Lac Leman – or Lake Geneva as the Swiss call it. After a brief stop for some food we drove the 50 miles on the route national to avoid tolls. Good decision as the road was very good and passed through really interesting countryside. The mountain range of the Portes Du Soleil ski area. Towering, snow capped monsters in the distance above the lac. We found the aire at Anthy Sur Leman easily. It was 100m from the shore – great. Lunch was followed by a cycle ride into Thonon les Bains 5km away. Nice cycle path and a stylish town full of expensive houses and a cute port.

 lac leman in the wind

arty shot of near the aire

Tues 15^th & weds 16^th

We have stayed on the aire but moved into the “premier spot” with a brilliant view across the lake to Switzerland. We witnessed a very bizarre event whilst sat people watching on the lake side in the lovely warm evening sunshine. A very normal looking guy in jacket & trousers etc decided to go for an impromptu dip. He duly stripped off to just his pants, waded into the obviously icy water and submerged himself completely, then walked out. After a few minutes he very calmly got fully dressed again. No towel involved. He then walked past us as nothing had happened and sat at a picnic table in the shade (?)  When he walked back again he had a very obvious wet arse!!!!!  Takes all sorts J  We love people watching.

first cream cake of the tour