Geo: 46.6858, 7.8307Yesterday started as promised so we showered and breakfasted pronto then drove out to Scheltenberg, the base station for the cable cars to take us the 30-minute ascent to the peak of Schiltorn. That in itself was a beautiful journey but once up at the top it was wall-to-wall mountains as far as the eye could see, many covered in snow.Thankfully there were fewer tourists than had been up at Jungfraujoch on Saturday so it made for a more relaxing experience. We walked around the viewing platforms taking in the spectacular panorama but unfortunately the three peaks of Jungfrau, Monch and Eiger were topped with clouds throughout. Indeed, as time past more cloud came in and out to spoil the view so we were glad to have had an early start.The mountain of Schiltorn ... read more

Geo: 46.6859, 7.8307We had rain overnight and on waking it was damp, gloomy and overcast. After breakfast we strolled into Interlaken rather than taking the bus to do a bit of grocery shopping.After lunch the weather was not promising - one or two short spells of sunshine and warmth, so we did not venture forth, opting to potter about - David cleaning the bikes, me doing the ironing. A little later a couple of British caravans checked in, two couples we had met last week at the site in the Black Forest. They are now on their way back to UK from Austria - the same site that we are due to travel to on Thursday. By all accounts we shall be impressed.The ducks joined us outside this evening as we had a cuppa and some ... read more

Geo: 46.6859, 7.83068We did the Jungfraujoch as planned and what a spectacular day it has been.Alarm was set for 6.30 and we caught the 7.45 bus into Interlaken, walked along to the tourist info bureau to buy our tickets as they opened, followed by a stroll along to the station in order to catch the 8.35 train bound for the top. It takes over two and a half hours in total with a couple of train changes along the way to reach the end of the line at 'Top of Europe' being the highest railway station in the continent at over 11,000'.The weather was bright and sunny though the temperature noticeably dropped as we climbed, putting on more layers as we went. Some were clearly not prepared for the climatic changes of altitude! One guy had ... read more

Geo: 46.6856, 7.83051Sorry there was not an entry for yesterday (Wednesday) - we lost our Internet connection.Anyway, we spent some time across the border in France. I had read about a couple of worthwhile places to visit so we set off to explore and we were not disappointed.First stop was Riquewihr - a medieval town with cobbled streets and brightly painted buildings. Despite being very much on the tourist trail we found it thoroughly charming. Very much our type of place.We had lunch of quiche lorraine - obviously a local dish - washed down with the local white vino. The restaurant was quaint, with tables set outdoors in a cobbled courtyard.We then drove the short distance to Ribeauville which was not quite so atmospheric, but we were taken with the storks nesting on the roof of ... read more

Geo: 47.8717, 7.73591Hi, folks.From Luxembourg, we moved onto Rudesheim in Germany, but there was no wifi facility at the site so no postings from there, not as it was memorable for all the right reasons.First of all, the directions for finding the site were inadequate and we missed the turning, ended up along the main thoroughfare along with hundreds of Harley's congregating for the weekend event. We eventually found the site, pitched, including the awning for the first time this holiday, sat out in the sunshine. Over night the wind got up and blew lots of stuff off the surrounding trees onto the car and caravan, and it rained! Car and caravan are now filthy. Cleaning of vehicles is strictly frowned upon for eco reasons so it may be the car wash for the car at ... read more