Thanks Eddie and yes, the trip was one of those which, a couple of years ago, I wouldn't have even dreamed of. Also, my report tends to understate the emotion experienced. A couple of times we looked at each other and shouted; "nous sonts en France!" So my advice to others is keep building and keep planning. In the end I think planning brings far more than dreaming. It was a great trip and the most difficult borders tend to be those in our heads.