Geneva to Yverdon-les-Bains

There are cycle paths throughout Geneva, so we easily meander through, cross a bridge & then follow the N. side of Lake Geneva (Lac Leman). On the way we nearly get run down by a tram as they are so quiet. There are cyclists everywhere. The lake is lined with magnificent private houses & the handsome building where the Geneva Convention was signed. There are small dinghy sailing clubs every few miles. We are surprised to see red kites swooping onto the lake surface, appearing to pick up flotsam. As we pass into open countryside there are vineyards & orchards. The lake was choppy & we spot a wooden schooner that follows us into the town of Morges, where we camp on a site near a marina. Mallard ducks from the lake wander right up to the tent, hoping for titbits. One was even walking around on a caravan roof!

The next morning, into a strong headwind, we turn off the lakeside N. on a National cycle route, which climbs through hills on unmade tracks through beech & pine woods, & tiny quiet country roads. Then into flatter grasslands & market gardens, we approach Lac de Neuchatel. Bent over pickers are working the strawberry fields. We decide to take the next day off cycling, & stay at the lakehead town of Yverdon-Les-Bains.

After this we will be contiuing on the cycle route E. along the S. side of the lake.