Thursday 3rd September.
We drove about 48 miles to Interlaken. Campsite about 45 minutes walk into the town. Again a good site with clean facilities. However what was an 18 euro a night site in the book turned out to be a 27 euro a night sight. The taxes added on included a 6 euro a night levy just for taking our rubbish! It seems that the bin men around here must drive to work in Mercs and BMW's! We walked along a riverside track into Interlaken. We passed some black squirrels which from all accounts are black red ones, but whatever they are they were definitely black in colour. Interlaken was pretty but not as interesting as Lucerne. It was very popular with chinese tourists who spent most of there time taking pictures of themselves whilst balancing on one leg! Had coffee and cake and walked back to site.

Friday 4th September.
Left the site and a bit undecided. Not sure if to just do the drive straight to the Italian Lakes but when we saw the lovely weather decided to have one more night in Switzerland. Good decision as its150 miles to the Italian Lakes and the roads through the alps are mountainous and winding. We therefore stopped at a medieval town called Brig. Excellent site on  a river overlooking town. We parked close to reception and got an excellent internet connection even managed to stream uk tv.Walked the 10 minute riverside walk into town. Some nice shops and lovely old buildings. Found an Aldi and topped up with provisions. We didn't bring any Swiss Francs but everwhere takes euros, giving you change in swiss francs, must remember to use these before leaving Switzerland. Great swimming pool close to site with expansive lawns. We rested in the afternoon heat and went for another walk along the river going out of the town. Beautiful canyon walk.

Black Squirrel or is it a Black Red one?

Interlaken

Interlaken

Road from Interlaken to Brig

Brig

Brig