Route Update 2

Tomorrow we have another longer drive to get to the Cinque Terre region of Italy.

Geneva

Greetings from Geneva. Off to Italy tomorrow!

Route Update - Leg 1

Today we have an uneventful drive for three hours until we reach the Cote de Beaune - home of some of the finest French wines. It will break our hearts but we will pass on through on our way to Geneva knowing that we will spend our final weekend here enjoying the vineyards and the town of Beaune with whatever cash we have left.

We have never driven past Beaune on the jewel of a tollroad called the A6 but we expect to have some nice views of the Alps to go along with the exorbitant tolls that we will pay. If we find any nice views we will post them as route highlights of course.

As we approach Switzerland we are ready for the famous Swiss border guards and the lovely welcome that they generally provide. With our French car and non French-speaking occupants it should be great. We have our passports ready and the 30 Euros for the "token" that allows Swiss motorway driving privileges. You don't mess with the Swiss and their rules.

Next update from Geneva.

Thanks to Ralph's in Paris for a great sendoff!

The new Ralph Lauren store in Saint Germain and its spectacular patio provided the perfect venue for our departure. Thanks Ralph!

The Route

We have 9 stops in 23 days covering 3700km (2300 miles). According to Google this is 40 hours of driving - only 4 days with over 5 hours of driving so hopefully that won't be too bad.

Computers and Checklists

While Erich is busy making lists, I am furiously trying to finish all the laundry before Saturday! After all the visitors we have had this month we are sooo looking forward to getting on the road, and to be quite honest, out of the CITY. We love you Paris but we need a break.

For those who have visited us you understand the d'Italie. We live at Place d'Italie and we are eager to see the real Italy!

Be in touch! Carolyn