A fellow expat friend and I were talking over drinks and nibbles the other night and out of the blue she asked me if I ever thought about moving back to the States. I sat there for a minute, like a deer caught in the headlights, trying to come up with a response. Of course, I think about it. But would I ever really consider it? We've worked hard over the years to live here and there are many things I love and take for granted in France. fabulous, inexpensive healthcare and doctors and nurses who make house calls 600 + kinds of cheese! unpasteurized, hand churned salt butter amazing AOC wine from more regions than I can count efficient train travel (unless there's a strike...) numerous European countries at our doorstep inexpensive monthly internet and phone packages weekly outdoor markets with fresh, local produce the café culture long Sunday lunches diverse regional cuisine flaky, buttery croissants a more relaxed pace of life the history, art and architecture...