Having started out in late April when some trees in Northern Spain were still bare and the first fresh green leaves were on others, we have now been away long enough for the seasons to have advanced significantly. We had noticed that the area around Briancon was significantly less green than areas to the north and in Italy. Driving to Chezery, we could see crops being harvested, trees now laden with walnuts, apples, plums and hazelnuts. Some vine leaves are now withering but their fruit, whether green or red, is starting to look heavy and obvious. The corn is as high as an elephant's eye and there are distinct changes in tree colourings as autumn approaches. Also, the sun is lower in the sky and even though we had parked in exactly the same spot as the last two times, the sun didn't reach us until at least an hour later. It also seemed distinctly cooler at night.
So we pottered today but we did identify a better, quieter spot nearer the river and further away from both road and adjacent water construction site wher they start work at 7.00am! We moved all our gear, including flagpole, tent and van and professed ourselves much pleased with the choice. It was hot - 28 degrees - so in leisurely time M2 went for some exercise under the trees next to the Valserine and M1 rode down the valley on quiet roads and almost made Nantua but for the unusually high number of text messages received which needed replies while en route. A smashing ride nonetheless.
In the evening, McD went to Geneva to collect his beloved. M1 bemused the local campinistas by staying put into the approaching dark with tent, table and laptop awaiting their late return!
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