Keeping busy

What a busy social life we have at the moment! We've been to a quiz night which David did not find too thrilling (no, we didn't win but there were only 3 points in it), joined a French conversation class for both English and French speakers at all levels - so it suits both of us, walking in the Jura mountains and I've been to a women's coffee morning/debating club.
The walk has been a real highlight. We responded to a circular email from the St Jean de Losne boating community, asking if anyone was interested in exploring the foothills of the Jura and the Beaune region. Carol arranged to pick us up at 8:30 Thursday morning, along with another couple - Bob & Jacquie who we'd met at the French class. We packed a picnic and a flask of rum-laced hot chocolate; we thought it might be chilly up in the mountains!
With Borat on the GPS to guide us through the morning mist, we set off for the Cascades du Herisson. Driving up into the foothills, the mist disappeared to reveal the sunny slopes of the Jura. We left the car in the small village of Menetrux-en-Joux and started our ramble.
The sun shone all day and I soon started stripping off some of the many layers I'd worn 'just in case', although it was cooler in the shady, steep-sided gorge. The scenery was beautiful and as we climbed, we were privy to some stunning panoramas. There were still a few russet leaves clinging to the branches of the beech trees which, along with the pines, added some last-minute autumn colour to the landscape.

We stopped for lunch beside the Lac d'Ilay - not really warm enough for a paddle, but what a view.

We arrived back at the car with aching legs (not surprising after 14km) having really enjoyed the day. In fact, we had such a good time, we've arranged to go on another walk next week.