Sunday 14th August 2016 Taschliberg, Switzerland

Today we cycled into Arbon.  The sun had really brought the crowds out onto the lakeside and the lake was full of boats.  From our campsite we can see the zeppelins flying over the lake and today we got a closer view as one flew quite low over us.  There is a zeppelin museum on the other side of the lake and they offer flights – neither of us were tempted though.

 

         One of many Zeppelins giving rides above Lake Constance

 

We could see quite a crowd gathered at the far end of the promenade, so we wandered over for a closer look.  There were Wassserhund Trials taking place.  A couple of people were taken out on the lake in a boat and then dropped overboard and feigned drowning.  The Wasserhund was then despatched to go out and ‘save’ them.  Off he paddled, barking all the way as if to say “don’t worry. I’m coming”.  He had a kind of saddle strapped onto his back that had handles on top that the victims could hold on to as he towed them back to the shore.  It was quite fascinating to watch.

 

 

                   

                             Wasserhund trials at Arbon

 

                                  Successful rescue!

 

 

Cycling back through Roggwil, this stunning, traditional Swiss Hotel caught our eye.  Not least because it’s called “ Hotel Tres Amigos, Mexican bar und restaurant”!