Days 53 & 54 – Another lakeside location keeps us happy. ..

But first we had to get here. Without doubt our journey today, over to Lake Annecy, has been the most scenic so far.

On leaving the area around Susa our winding path gives us good height to see the layers of dusty smoke filled air hovering above the town. Some mountain top fires still smouldering away. They want wind. Lots of it. But they’re in the doldrums.

It’s not until we reach Mont Cenis pass does the air start to clear and crispen. Time to stretch our legs. Take in the glorious views and snap away.

Previously, we’d stocked up with some provisions. Bread, juice, water, cheese, pate, biscuits, chocolate and sixteen bottles of wine. Bill came to 64 euro! Wine much cheaper here than in France. Hopefully there will be some left by the time Angleterre comes into view.

We’re parked up for two nights in a car park, twenty yards from the lakeside. Dry, bright and sunny. 20+ late afternoon. (A very chilly 6C come breakfast time.) Old town Annecy, a mix of quaint alley-ways and canals, a ten minute walk. We walk. It feels good to be back in familiar France.

Today we take the western shore’s cycle path. Even though it’s low season many take advantage of the glorious weather too. Mostly local French. Our 26K round trip probably the last outing for the bikes.