Annecy in the Sun

We have had a rest day today, so took the bus into the Centre of Annecy where we split up and went our respective ways.
I must say that this is a lovely Town, in majestic settings and all the better for the sunshine - unfortunately it was so hot that shade was the main aim of the day.
Had a good walk, toured the shops and then, being in need of a rest  took a two hour boat trip on round the Lake on the waterbus. The boat stopped at all the small villages dotted round the Lake, and walkers, cyclists boarded or left.  There is a cycleway of about 18 km along an old railway line along the side of the lake which seemed to be very popular.
The sky about the overlooking mountains was full of hang gliders making good use of thermals and going well up into the sky,  would hate to see where some of them landed.
Returning to the Town I visited the Town Hall, Cathedral, and wandered in and out of shops in the old town which has lots of wee narrow streets bought some mouth watering cherries and fresh almonds in a fruit shop.

Eventually, time to find the group so headed for the bus station where once again Dougz was left left behind.   Heading for the hotel the heavens opened as we were hit by a massive thunderstorm, lightening, etc which was so bad that when we left the bus I decided to have a picnic in the bus stop - much to the amusement  (bewilderment) of the locals..

Have had a car park meet, all making use of our camping seats, few beers, and generally slagged each other.

BUT   tomorrow back on the "Steed of Steel" as we head northwards to Luxeuil Les Bains. for the night.