And we are off, after a slightly different start.

Mileage:- 9 miles! Hopefully this will improve.

   After waking to continuos snow and strong winds, and being told the road was closed to Oberalp we decided to get the train over the pass and down to Disentis. The pass was impressive, and the views from the train when we could see were  spectacular.  We arrived in Disentis, unloaded bikes and luggage, for the last time for a while we hope. The rail staff have all been great, friendly and helpful. Even this last small train could take quite a few bikes. 

We had lunch in a small old restaurant with a magnificent carved wood ceiling. 

We then set off, as we had the hotel booked, having originally planned a longer cycling day, we did not have far to go. This part of the route was classified as 'rough' - it was. Not too bad, one or two steepish short climbs that had us puffing a bit. Jenny blamed the altitude, we blamed lack of activity. The weather continued to improve as we rode, crossing the Rhine a number of times. Quite narrow and shallow at the moment. Looking forward to seeing how it changes. We arrived in Trun and found our hotel , Casa Todi. A grand old building with a tower and lots of original old features. 

We were a little  disappointed not to have cycled the pass, but we could have waited for days before the weather changed. now we are on our way.