Several years ago, I tried to thank a couple in Germany for my visit and their taking the time to show me the area. When I got home I sent them a couple of sets of bath towels with a thank you note. I never heard from them again. I later asked a person from Germany what may have happened. Her comment was that they may have considered it an insult, or that they may have been hit with a duty charge. Either way I committed an error. Depending on the country you are visiting they may have different customs. It is usually acceptable to present the lady of the house with flowers. However, this can be a big insult in an Mid Eastern country. If I were you I would contact one of the Embassies if possible. Better safe than sorry. Hopefully you won't get the handful of marbles comment. Bill Behold For info on cemeteries, funeral homes etc. check: http://pages.prodigy.net/dave_lossos/stl/buchholz.htm Surnames: BECKMANN-BUCHHOLZ-BUCKHOLZ-BUCHOLZ-CASSIDY-DeLONJAY-NENTWIG-NEUTZLER-PONC OT-RENSING-STAUDER-STIEFFERMANN