Never the less hunger took over and with no Swiss money (yes those canny Swiss still have their own currency) we set about changing some euros, booking Kev's Jungfrau trip, finding the local Market and applying to the IMF for a loan like most countries in Europe have!
With the days chores completed and even the washing done we dusted the bikes off and went in the general direction of a big block of rock with snow and ice on it called the Eiger!
Although we did only 10kms this was enough to indicate that the cycle route up through the valley could be a stunner with lovely Swiss gingerbread houses set against the imposing giant.
We changed direction and this time cycled to the other side of Interlaken for a fabulous all round view of the Brienzee. On yet another magnificent weather day the aqua sea shimmered surrounded by mountains. Locals took advantage of the unseasonal warmth and sat by the lake or set up beach umbrellas and took in the sun.
A ride back to our hotel gave us a look at this unusually designed town well spread out, 2 railway stations but somehow by not being on the sea lacking substance other than being the so called adventure capital of Switzerland!
With time on our hands we put together a slap dash meal in our appartment talked footy with the Grand Final a couple of days away and considered our journey given we areonly 7 riding days from completing this epic adventure!
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| Distant view of the Eiger ! |
7 days to go! Look. it's been such a good read, I think that you should cancel you return home, and instead head off towards Moscow. Pretty flat ride with a little chance of some snow further north. Would make good reading. Come on Henley, put in!
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