Chamonix

We headed for Chamonix. The day had been cloudless skies and we were hoping to be rewarded with great mountain views. The drive was glorious once we were off the Peage. We stopped to pick up groceries (as the prices are cheaper in France than in Switzerland) and then just admired the views as we climbed. A few stubborn clouds lingered to deprive us of the highest peaks but we enjoyed it nevertheless.

We came down to Chamonix and were surprised at just how many people were there!!! After a quick look we drove on to the outskirts to stop for dinner. We stopped at what was clearly a joint frequented by much younger people than us but they served us up a couple of beers a great pizza and the best moules et frites considering they were only Euro 10 - the ones in Biot were better but they were Euro 15! We stuffed our faces admiring the view and watching young people playing boules alongside is. It would only be a 1 hour drive to our final destination, which is probably a good job as the button was straining on my shorts!