I got a mental picture of you driving. I learned to drive aggressively in Dallas and Houston. Then Boston. So many roundabouts in New England, but remarkably not too many accidents. Cars never seem to know where they are going! I really hope that if I make it to France, I can give up driving. This was such a great article. Are you driving any now? Maybe if you had a different car the experience would be better. The only Green Beans I want to see are on my dinner plate! Can't wait to read more!!