The route to Col des Joux Plane took me closer and closer to the snow-capped queen of the Alps: Mont Blanc. This is a tough ride on a bike but what a reward for your efforts.
On this day I cycled through Morzine and saw many cyclists, most on full suspension mountain bikes, enjoying a ski resort in full summer mode.
The cobbled sections of Gotthardpass are beautiful and brutal on the legs. Give me smooth tarmac any day. Or not.
A winter break at Lake Lugano was just what we needed. A welcome change of scenery and – except for one day – slightly warmer weather. Add in delicious food and wonderful views and everything is perfect. This was the view to the east from our little village of Gandria. Mountains at the end of the lake and well beyond it. Layered beauty.
I took this photo fourteen years ago, Christmas lights in the snow. Still beautiful.
