Thanks, AnMDB...he said that it was stressful for him but my initial thoughts were along the same lines as yours! We live in a city where there's a lot of social interaction among different types of people. Nobody said anything ugly to us and we didn't even attract a second look as far as I could tell.
On the other hand, to the extent that I care about him I don't want him to be uncomfortable even if the discomfort is unfounded. So I guess, upon reflection, I have mixed feelings. Perhaps this should be a new thread.
As for the fun, already started - this place is great!