I have left Italy and arrived a few days ago in Lyon France. I must say it's a nice as Paris, in fact I'd call this city the little sister of Paris.

Jim Taylor arrived and we made a quick but long drive to Provence. After two nights we traveled northeast to the Alps. The rains that we encountered yesterday are past us so the peaks are now in full view. More posting later today after we go up a famous climb this morning. Oh yea, the French roads are not as steep as the Italians. Not even close to the same. If you have rode your bike in the Alps and suffered ,say the hell away from Italy.