Everyone says I'm mad but...

Later today I am setting off on a 2400-mile, 18-day, round trip to Caorle (near Venice), with me doing all of the driving. However, I am not a good passenger, but I like to navigate too! Having Driven to Normandy two years ago, and Bordeaux last year, the children are psychologically prepared; as well as physically (they both recently bought Gameboys). Nevertheless, I hope they will take time to enjoy some of the scenery. I certainly will... Although I have been to Switzerland before (literally decades ago), I have never been driven - let alone driven myself - all the way through it and out the other side. Anyway, the main point of this post is to warn any visitors/commentators not to expect an instant response, as I am not going to be replying this side of the 6th of June.