This is the third of my journeys through Europe that have given me heart over the last eight years, commencing in 2008. It is two nights before I set off for my journey to the other side of the world. The suitcase is half filled and I keep thinking of all the last minute "actions" I need to do before I can relax on the plane and watch my feet gradually blow up. For the first time I am not going to ride a bike but I hope I can post some interesting observations. Writing is everything isn't it? Well it is if it isn't crap. The trip is multi-purpose. It is to continue my understanding of French and hopefully to become more conversational. A plus tard, c'est aimer que Lyon, Auvergne et Berlin ont pour des voyageurs. Aussi, je rencontrerai Sophie. J'espere que elle a bon sante et nous aurons beaucoup amusement. On verra!