lounging at lake neuchâtel

A sudden head cold put my ambitious hiking plans on hold for today. Instead, we relaxed in the little town of Grandson on Lake Neuchâtel.  It was a beautiful day and last chance to wear swimsuits for the season (Okay, I'm accepting the end of summer). We passed Yverdon-les-Bains for a quieter spot across the lake to picnic and nap in the grass before exploring the boat docks and wandering through the streets. 

A little bit of Swisstory: Grandson is famous for its castle, remains of prehistoric settlements, and battle victory for the Swiss in the Burgundian Wars (on my birthday, but in 1476). 

Eglise de Grandson:

Around town:

apple trekking

Derek and I are surprised by how good we've been feeling post-marathon, but my yoga/run/walk/via ferrata-filled Friday plus yesterday's long hike are leaving me a little lower on energy today. It's a lovely Sunday to take it easy = a ten mile walk to carry home fifteen pounds of apples and some squash. It was a nice break from rolling out of bed and heading out for the usual Jura run. Our first stop, La Cabuche in the vineyard, for a glass of local jus de raisin. 

We made our way across the river, and up to Russin, still decorated from last weekend's festivities.

Apples! This walk has become a three-year tradition after the Jungfrau Marathon, and so has eating apples on the way back home.