Io sono celiaca. Tengo Celiaca. Watashi wa seriakku o motte iru.
Or, how about “I have celiac disease?”
When I went to Italy, my biggest concern was the food. As it turned out, eating gluten free in Italy wasn’t a challenge. But it did require clear communication — a challenge for me as my Italian accent was probably worse than I imagined. Now, as I plan a trip to Spain, I’m not just learning rudimentary Spanish, I’m also learning to communicate the fact I’m gluten free with waiters and other restaurant staff. Continue reading “Dealing with Language Barriers”