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"I just found the people in Alsace friendlier than those in Paris. "....I agree. Alsace is the best area of France. I've been to France 3 times and the trip to Alsace was my second favorite trip anywhere. I actually don't blame the French people as much as I blame Chirac. Polls in Ireland were against the war too, just like the polls in France. Still I reckon that France will be hurt big-time by their stance economically. I am Canadian and the polls here were against the war, but just about everyone I talked to was for the U.S. going in and supported the U.S. I was ashamed at Chretien's lack of action. I would blame Chretien and not the Canadian people. In fact, polls now say Canadians by a majority wish we had gone to war, and support the U.S. Canadians are a more conservative and level-headed people than our leader. Canada will be hurt too by this, but don't blame the people. I went to the U.S. yesterday and spent about $800, and had a great time over there. It was good to be back. I've never seen so many flags in my life, and that was in New York state.

Alsace is the best area of France.

That is true in my opinion. One of my favorite places was Riquewihr, an ancient walled city from the middle ages. They had tiny little stores and my favorite was the store that handed out fresh from the oven macaroons. Yum. But, that is in the past. Glad to know we have a great Canadian posting here.