On Monday we went for a bike ride from Montreaux past Cavillon Castle, a famous landmark and as far as St Gingolph. We had an enjoyable lunch at a ‘creperie’ in France, 200 meters past the unobtrusive notice that marked the border.

On the way back we got a phone call from an alternative accommodation at Bouveret so we hurried back to Montreaux, packed quickly, left the balance of the rent and the key on the table, and locked the door behind us on the way out.

We cycled to Villeneuve where Glen waited at the ferry landing guarding the bikes whilst Margaret bought groceries. Whilst we were packing we noticed a ferry approaching and made a spur of the moment decision to take it.

It was a good move because it started pouring with rain and we would have been soaking wet by the time we had cycled to Bouveret.

The apartment was in a marina, there were about six blocks of modern apartments surrounding the lagoons. The apartment was upmarket with all Miele appliances and electric shutters on every window.

Most of the apartments are only occupied in the holiday season and it was virtually deserted.

Bouveret is at the mouth of the Rhone. We did one day ride, taking the train to Sion and then cycling back down the river.