Monday 2nd of April 2012,

The rustling of sleeping bags and the zzzz of zips being opened and closed, time to get up .... arrrrr its still dark outside. Oh well get a move on, a couple of coffees some boiled eggs and fresh bread, yum.

Then out into the cold morning air, pick up some fresh provisions about 7km down the road and then its back up hill again - steeper this time foe about 3kmthen steadies off. I'm walking with Ingrid the dutch lady  The country side is beautiful even tthough the overcast skies, drifts of snow still everywhere, track is dry enough though. We wander though medieval looking villages and pass old barns and derelict houses.

Arrive in Saugues about 1pm and grab lunch at the local pub, Had a couple of beers and lunch of some local sausage (a hot terrine back home) and bread - all the food seems to be a bit light on vegies or salad?

Find accom then the usual routine of was, self and then cloths and investigate town.

Diner, some wine and a well deserved sleep, ear plugs necessary tonight several snorers trying to out do each other.