Friendly Suggestion

Regarding “A Villa of Their Own” (April 12): If staying in a real home in a foreign country appeals to you, why not carry it one step further and consider the Friendship Force?

We also stay in homes in other countries, but our hosts are there with us to share with us their cuisine, their family and their ideas. Not only that, but they chauffeur us from place to place, proud to show us what they consider to be the best of their local area (no car rentals or driving to worry about).

At the end of the week, there are often tears in our eyes when we say goodbye to our new friends. If you want to know more, call the L.A. Friendship Force at (818) 348-8211 or fax (818) 348-2808. I am in charge of membership for the L.A. chapter.

CAROLEE LAWRENCE

Woodland Hills