Thanks a lot Cliff. I will, for sure. I had planned on talking with him anyways regards being so far away for so long and about making sure that I have more than I expect to need for my time there just to be on the safe side of unexpected turns of events with changed plans. I don't expect them to change but life has a way of unexpectedly tossing in kinks sometimes. Best to rather be safe than sorry is my usual way of doing things, based on having learned the hard way through experience Poop, like good stuff, really does often happen out of the blue. This Oz turn of events a prime example of that!

Tobacco ... I've heard of all those brands and had them, but Winfield I don't think I've tried. I know for sure we have Rothmans and have bought that often. The price sounds the same as here too, if you're talking 50gm packages.

Insurance: Good plan. I'll talk to a travel agent then and go from there. Like with the meds, I don't expect problems though but it's good to have the safety net in place.

Karmen