What a difference a day makes!
We’re waking up alongside Lake Maggiore to a beautiful sunny day which promises to be nice and warm (26c forecast).
We got here about 6.00pm yesterday evening having travelled down through France and Switzerland (where the scenery was stunning as ever). Helen very amused in France when she saw a sign - “Risque de Bouchon” followed by an unnecessary comment that there was a higher risk of running across a wild pig in the van than one running across the road!!!, & what’s the difference between a Welsh pig and an Italian pig etc. (Adrian ignored these).
The weather got steadily better as we travelled south. It started out very grey at Strausbourg (but at least it had stopped raining) and got brighter as we drove through Switzerland. We went into the St Gottard tunnel (17kms long) and came out into brilliant sunshine. As we drove down from the very high mountains (20 miles of downhill motorway through tunnel after tunnel) it got warmer and warmer.
Italian campsites come as a bit of a shock to the system – very crowded and public, but we have settled in well and have a lovely spot alongside a small creek off the lake. There is a small village nearby and it is quite beautiful with bars and restaurants along the waterfront (we have planned at least 5 meals out already).
Anyway, time for a spot breakfast now!
Ciao
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