Unbelievable!

Despite having been informed that I'd be traveling outside of the US with no access to mail or phones until summer, it seems that American Express decided to change my card number and reissue it. How did I find out, you ask? Well, my card was declined(!) when I tried to pay for my hotel in Addis (that magical night at the Sheraton) and when on went on the website to write to them, I saw a brand new (and entirely unfamiliar) card number. Considering it is (or WAS) my primary credit card, I am NOT a happy camper. Let's just hope I can remain emergency-free. Otherwise, I may be in trouble...