The flatlands...

Nic and I usually automatically take 2 hour stretches of driving when we head for the alps. I tend not to drive the first bit by habit, which means I usually do the 'big emptiness' that is calais to paris (or as close as we get, we go flat out on toll roads). Nic's doing it this time, so I can admire the sunrise, which makes a change. The only downside is she hates driving this bit of france! 598 miles to go...