question: It did n't last long , maybe one whole minute , but it was a start . He had n't thrown up in 4 hours . I was timing it . Everything was down to hours and minutes now .
Q: What might be the reason for his situation .

answer: He had gotten the flu .

question: Just finished my 7th 12hr shift in 8 days and i have to say i am absolutely jiggered . Today has been tough , Hardly slept a wink last night , tossed and turned all night , my body is aching , my head is throbbing and i feel nauseaus . Hardly eating last 2 days so i guess i ve lost my appetite aswel although by the size of me it wo nt hurt not to eat .
Q: How will you feel after the shift ?

answer: I will be hurting after the shift

question: We visited the Eiffel Tower , UNESCO headquarters and sailed down the river Seine on a bateau - mouche and that was only day one . The next day we had to walk as the transport workers were on strike ( strike in France - unusual ! ! ) . We went to the Opera House which was perhaps the most beautiful building ever and shopped in the Galaries Lafayette ( Paris ' most famous department store ) . In the afternoon we visited the Sacre - Coeur and lunched in the Place du Tertre .
Q: What continent did the speaker visit ?

answer:
The speaker visited Europe