Aix les Bains
So Nick and I decided it a really good idea to see what was at the dead end of the road our little campsite was on. It was supposed to be the last little remote village. We trambled through on a steep hill – with Nick in his usual positive coaching spirit. It must have been about 5 minutes in when my concentration almost turned to severe groaning and 8 minutes for the sound of Nickys' enthusiastic chants to subside. Half way there and we both concluded we were quite possibly encounter death if we proceeded any further. Yes, perhaps it was the wine from the night before, I don't dispute that, but if you saw the hill you would understand.
With a pant of a dry throat the bikes were turned and a clear free wheel all the way down again. We carried on past a few little villages. Original French buildings both modernly dilapidated and lived in. Plenty of photo taking in the hope that I get to painting at sometime.
Feeling quite proud of my recent regular cycling habits – Nick agreed we should head back. Something funny about cycling is – sometimes you just can't remember free wheeling downhill – and this dawns on you when you have to peddle back up it. Nothing like a free ride, they say – certainly so! Managing to have gained momentum I wondered where my very goodlooking husband was. Then I looked back and saw at least 50 metres behind me Nick was peddling with passion. He was not alone. About 5 metres behind him a dog was barking hot on his tail! It was hysterical! In fits of laughter all momentum was lost from my side. Nick was doing well but the dog was quite possibly doing better. Nick was shouting “He's gonna eat me” x 1000. The dog had pulled out of a drive with his master driving a tractor. The tractor was miles back by this stage and fortunately the dog realised his owner had turned off to one of the fields, returning defeated by the great Nick. It was possibly the highlight of my day.
Like 2 nerds we thought this was a good enough reason to return to the indulgence of our books. Not much else is needed to be said... too much relaxing going on.
TIP: in this little town there is a Aire for Camping Cars. It is free of charge and is based in a quite little place close to walks for waterfalls. We were more than happy to stay at the campsite though as it was only 15 Euros per night including electricity.
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