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[73wanab]

Greetings and salutations from Page Arizona, USA. I am going to Ukraine in exactly 1 month. It will literally be a ”trip” to visit. Any tips or advice would be welcomed. Thanks to all.

[Hannia]

What part of the country will you be visiting?

[73wanab]

I will landing in Kiev and spending a couples of days there to get over the jet lag. Then hop on a plane to Simferopol and catch a taxi to Sevastopol where I will be spending 7 days. Can't wait. The real interesting thing is the person I am meeting up with does not speak English and I speak no Russian! I guess we will make up our own language!

[bm-21Lemko]

it would be funny if they spoke tartar instead of russian

[73wanab]

Now that's funny!!!

[Hannia]

73,

Kathy is gently suggesting that you be careful, so don't be so moonstruck that you don't heed her words.

AND don't take any good jewelry w/you.

[73wanab]

Kathy, your assumption is correct. I have been in contact with her for several months by email and telephone (using a third party translating service). Fortunately, I wasn't born yesterday and am quite well traveled. I will heed your warning! I do have a very good portable translator which will make things a little easier.

Hannia, thank you as well. I am not a jewelry type a guy, so that will not pose a problem.

Thank you both for your advice, as it is greatly appreciated