Now that the weather has improved a bit, it was time to explore Lake Schulchsee – one of the largest lakes in the Black Forest. Sunday we set off walking from the campsite, anti-clockwise from Schlucsee to Aha and then on to Unterkrummenhof where there is a cafe and a boat dock from where you can catch the scheduled boat service which calls at all the major stops on the Lake.

We enjoyed a beer at the cafe in Unterkremmen and then caught the boat back to the town of Schluchsee, where our caravan site is located some 20 minutes walk away.

Monday was another dry and warm day and Joe set about fixing his bike. A trip to Titisee – Neustadt and a very helpful bike store, Joe came away with some fresh inner tubes and rim tape. He asked them where he could buy some disposable gloves (our bikes are filthy) and they appeared with an armful from their workshop for no charge. Brilliant service – Renz Radsport in Titisee-Neustadt.

The cycle around the lake was around 12 miles and all off-road. Some amazing cycle routes around here.

Tuesday morning and it’s a stay-at-home day, taking care of the laundry and packing our Cali, Nellie, for a trip North. We have England’s final Euro group game against Slovenia to watch tonight, with a BBQ in the baking heat first.