Spencer Collyer [UK] <100137.230@compuserve.com> asks:
> Are we going to learn more of this 'big city visit' in time, or
> am I just barking up the wrong tree?

No, you're right that it was a big deal to them, but it
doesn't really center in the story much, so I don't know if it'll ever
be explored. It's just background detail at this point.

jms