Let’s call it a low key start to the holiday. Gently does it, as we wandered round Zurich in the gentle rain – trying not to think of wet days in Keswick.

We were tired after an anxious train journey yesterday, delayed by a broken down shuttle train in the Channel tunnel. We were very lucky to get to Zurich only a few hours late thanks to friendly SNCF staff.

Today we enjoyed the Kunsthaus for Rembrants and Impressionists in particular.

The clock and watch museum was also very good – though small. But above all its just good to be here, relaxing, and looking forward to the start of the ride tomorrow – albeit in the rain!