Day 1. Thonon le Baines to La Clusaz -part 2

Distance: 58.61
Average speed: 9.83
Maximum speed: 30.01mph
Time in saddle: 5hr 57min

Setting off from a vantage point overlooking Lake Geneva and straight into the hills.
With 'Team 43' reunited for the first time, Dave, Katy and me set off.
With Dave leading the way and never driven or ridden abroad, there was extreme concern ad fear when he was see attempting the first roundabout in a very English clockwise motion. The French car drivers also on the roundabout seemed fine with this. Once I managed to get my breath back from laughing so much we carried on.
Spitting was thin on the ground, so it was decided to widen the scope. All there seemed to be was trees, chalets and mountains. Strange that!
Many cows about with bells on, very picturesque, but not good enough for a spot. We needed something more. Yes it was spotted. Sheep with bells on, see pic.
Off up the Col de Colombieré. The climb was relentless, not steep but hours iong. So, first hill done.
Descent somewhat quicker and faster.
50 miles in, no great 'motorised beds on wheels' to be seen, but then, like a mirage, there it was. Only I had seen it. Yes, a Ford Transit Ice Cream van converted to a camper. Was i a happy chappy.
My day was complete, off to the chalet for some rest a half a lager or two.
Sorry this post was a bit short, but hungover this Monday morning and not happy. Raining outside, mudguards in Kent.