oh thanks - but don't worry about my stomach:) it's been problematic for me for years - intestinal issues run in my family. I have a peptic ulcer, and also I think IBS (which recurs with stress). and in an unfamiliar environment, it's my stomach that bears the brunt of any stress or change. different food, different air, always having to listen to another language -- lots of unfamiliarity. it can be crazy! I know that once things settle (probably in the spring), I will be okay. for now, I'm just ignoring it- and taking lots of medicine.

*hugs*