Homesick ? It was surprising to me but the first time I was in Spain -- Zaragoza -- I felt comfortable in Spain, and comfortable was the best word to describe it. Never felt that in any other country in Europe, not in Japan, South Korea, and China. Whenever we flew out of Zaragoza, usually for a couple of weeks, I spent my off time between that city and Sitges. Spoke no Spanish but I was reasonable in French back then and got by with French and English. Unlike most guys who goes after blondes, I have always been attracted to brunettes and them Spanish girls with the long dark hair...