Thursday, September 21, 2006
19 September, 06
It was a sunny day in Annecy and we decided to go for a hike to the Aignon Falls. We started the hike as sign-posted but somehow missed a few turns so we back-tracked and found the waterfalls. They were very pretty and it was an easy enjoyable walk in and amongst the trees, so quiet and perfect. We continued the circuit through the forest and open fields but coming back down was a bit slippery and slow. We got back to our hotel and sat on the terrace with some baguette and nutella and a beer shandy. In the sun, overlooking the lake- it was heaven. We then realized that we had actually chosen one of the best spots to stay in on the lake. Driving to Annecy in the afternoon again, we passed Menthon St Bernard (another town) and Veyieurs de lac (another town), not as pretty as Talloires. We did a long walk in the sunshine along the lake and then we walked around Annecy town. It was very impressive and we really loved it. It is one of those places that is not too small, but yet feels compact and quaint and has everything one needs. From the butcher, to the baker, to all the shops with the latest fashions and deli’s. The old town is similar to a Venice with its canals and bridges but prettier. The lifestyle seems very healthy too with an abundance of outdoor activities. We had dinner at La Gritta again and we were sad to say good-bye.
It was a sunny day in Annecy and we decided to go for a hike to the Aignon Falls. We started the hike as sign-posted but somehow missed a few turns so we back-tracked and found the waterfalls. They were very pretty and it was an easy enjoyable walk in and amongst the trees, so quiet and perfect. We continued the circuit through the forest and open fields but coming back down was a bit slippery and slow. We got back to our hotel and sat on the terrace with some baguette and nutella and a beer shandy. In the sun, overlooking the lake- it was heaven. We then realized that we had actually chosen one of the best spots to stay in on the lake. Driving to Annecy in the afternoon again, we passed Menthon St Bernard (another town) and Veyieurs de lac (another town), not as pretty as Talloires. We did a long walk in the sunshine along the lake and then we walked around Annecy town. It was very impressive and we really loved it. It is one of those places that is not too small, but yet feels compact and quaint and has everything one needs. From the butcher, to the baker, to all the shops with the latest fashions and deli’s. The old town is similar to a Venice with its canals and bridges but prettier. The lifestyle seems very healthy too with an abundance of outdoor activities. We had dinner at La Gritta again and we were sad to say good-bye.
# posted by Heidi & Richard's travels @ 1:14 AM 
