>Oh to have your problem! I personally would choose France without
>hesitation.

There's one vote for France! I am already leaning that way, because it would let us get some use out of all those years in French Immersion.

>No problems at all of two women traveling alone. My friend had problems
>with the stick-shift she insisted on for economy,

That is one thing that she has stipulated--wherever we go, we will pay the extra for an automatic.

>hair-raising moments, but we never felt insecure even when we were out and
>about at night, either driving late or just to go to dinner.

That is wonderful to hear. I have saved your itinerary because it sounds lovely. Thanks for all this positive information.

Regards, Nancy Bowmanville, Ont, Canada