We did get into the mountains on Friday and had a great day.  The scenery was magnificent and changed around every corner.  We drove to over 1700m and up and down inclines of up to 10% with terrifying drops but also through lovely mountain pastures with alpine flowers of pink, yellow, cream and bright blue.  We saw the local choughs and the brightest yellow bird (that we can't identify) that is imaginable.

The villages were all built of local stone, inbetween chalet and townhouses in design.  Even the remotest were being modernised and had holiday homes amongst them but they were very attractive.

We had videos so you could hear the cuckoos and the cows with their noisy bells but for some season they won't upload - but you probably get the idea!!!