In case you're keeping track, this week I have been very sick with a case of the flu. I was in Munich for the weekend at a Schenker workshop with Allen Cadwallader (which was great), and Saturday night my temperature rose very high - to 103. I knew I needed to get back, so I took the earliest direct train at 9:30am Sunday. Unfortunately I did not have aspirin or tylenol with me and pharmacies (but NOT restaurants) are closed on Sundays - even the ones at the train station - and there's no such thing as those small convenience packages sold at other little kiosks, so basically I was out of luck. Took the train back (4 hours) and I had to explain in German to the people who wanted to share the riding chamber with me that they were welcome to, but risked contacting the illness I had. I had the chamber to myself... The temperature rose to 104.1. Got back to Vienna and got home and went to bed. Will spare the details of the illness, but basically I have not been able to get out of bed except to go to the bathroom or even sit up in bed. The one interesting/positive thing is that that I can report that if you're sick, your doctor will come to your house and treat you there. They call it a "house call" boys and girls. My roommate, who studies medicine took care of me a lot. Wrapped me in cool towels to get my temp down, gave me aspirin, helped me back to bed when I almost passed out, a real treasure. Well, she was amazed that we don't have that in the states. In fact, it doesn't even cost any more than a regular visit, which is nothing. So, now it is Wednesday and I can sit up for short periods of time and my temperature is down, but I still have bad muscle cramps and bad stomach pains. Had to miss German class and researching, and worst of all Guy and Nancy's party Sunday :( but hopefully I'll be able to see everyone at the ball tomorrow. May not be able to put my waltz lesson into use, but it would be nice to make an appearance and also say goodbye to Guy and Nancy. Thanks to everyone who called with well wishes.