A tribute to France and the French people

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There are other places that I've always enjoyed visiting.

Canada is populated by really wonderful people. Lots of interesting cities, most located conveniently close to the US border. You'll always get into conversations with the locals in the bars who will probably want to know where you're from. I always tell them, "We're from your colony to the south."

England is another place I'll never get tired of visiting. A very friendly and polite bunch of people who have a great sense of humor. I love the pub scene there and you'll always get into conversations with the locals here too. The English are amazingly tolerant and understanding about people like me who drive around with the steering wheel on the wrong side. If they ever do get upset, which I doubt, they'll blame the Germans, because I have German plates on my car. Too bad the pubs close at 2300.

I've never been to Ireland, but it's on my list of places to go. Still, I've met a lot of Irish here in Germany and they rank among the best people on the planet, in my opinion.

And then there are the Poles. I highly recommend a trip to Poland. The country offers inexpensive hotels and food, although that will probably change now that they have the Euro. The Poles are also a very friendly and warm people, but watch out for the taxi drivers, they all have different prices and they'll cheat you if you let them.

If I haven't mentioned some nation, that doesn't mean anything negative, those are just the countries that have impressed me the most, in addition to France, of course.