So an hour later than planned ( alarm clock issues ) we leave the Ibis and our bushy room.

We decided on a picnic brunch beside the motorway, great idea til my roll blew away !

This morning mostly consisted of driving, but Switzerland was well worth it.

Having passed through the non existant border control, we stop at the stop line, beside the official looking buildings, after a few minutes no one  appears, we take instructions from a hippie fella tending his child in a nearby car , to motor on.
We arrive at the Hotel Truite an absolutely heavenly oasis beside the river.

Our destination this afternoon is a riverside walk to nearby Noiraigue, a 1hr 20min stroll along the beautiful stream, nestled into the gorge.

A lot of electricity appears to be generated from the river, which varies from mill pond still to a raging torrent at various points.

at its narrowest point the water charges down the rocks at a hectic and deafening pace.

Once we were well clear of the bridge, it became apparent that it would be a great place to stand & have your picture taken... Maybe on the way back?

Our destination, the railway station for a scenic ride home, it soon became obvious that our best hope was the bus replacement service, due to works. A lovely lady at the station showed us to the bus & asked the driver to send us to another at Rochefort.. The seamless journey costing 4.20 swiss franks each, allowed us another perspective on this glorious area.

back at the hotel, Ian takes a shot of his own old Trout.

Then to our balcony for a cold one and a snooze before dinner.

Ian wrestles with " google translate" our waitress speaks absolutely no english, so far he's ordered Fillet of Shergar and chips.

We were joined by a legion of harmless flies for our dinner, my Trout with butter and lemon, Ians " steak" and herb butter went down a treat after our long day..as did a couple of local brews.

We will sleep well tonight

Goodnight dear reader xxx