[Rhodes22-list] On Topic - Questions about foreign travel

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Bob:

    Why would this topic have to be back channel.  Ironically, before my
trip to Ukaine two years ago, I asked many similar questions of those I knew
who had traveled to that part of the world. 
    I will forward your post to several that I know who routinely have
traveled to that area.  Do not be surprised where some of your responses may
come from.
    I will add some of my own comments out in the open.  Get a international
travel pouch that you carry around your neck.  Readily available even at
wall mart.  Put your passport in a plastic baggie in the pouch.  In another
sandwich bag inside opaque envelope put cash in U.S $ in 100's, 20's ten's
and ones.  I would not be hesitant to carry $1000.  I have carried much
more.  I have been told by world travelers this is much safer than a money
belt or in a wallet.  In fact I did not carry a wallet.
     Take several packages of imodium in tablet form.  Maybe some pepto
bismo in tablet form.  Asprins.  Small tube of vaseline and antibotic cream. 
I used a back pack with many pockets as my carry on, a genuine backpackers
type.  
      A small digital camera is nice.  I recommend using many small memory
chips rather than a few big ones.  A large number of batteries for camera. 
I tried to use rechargable, but an electronic camera uses them up quickly so
always keep a set of heavy duty lithium camera batteries with you.
      That is an expensive way to get out of Maine.  Have you considered
getting a used blue water boat and sail yourself?

Ed K
Greenville, SC, USA



Robert Skinner wrote:
> 
> Folks - I beg your indulgence -- and advice.
> 
> Please consider this a hail, requesting replies back channel 
> directly to me at
>              mailto:robert at squirrelhaven.com
> unless, of course, you think this topic and your reply is of 
> general interest to the list.
> 
> --------------------------------------------------------------
> 
> I have a chance to take a National Geographic Explorations 
> two week cruise from Rome to Venice via Sicily, around the 
> boot and then up along the Dalmatian coast (Greece, 
> Montenegro, Bosnia) on a big sailing ship:
> 
> Tonnage: 5,000 (22 tons per passenger!) 
> Length: 439 feet 
> Beam: 54 feet 
> Draft: 18.5 feet 
> Sail area: 56,000 Square feet 
> Mast height: 197 feet  
> Number of Crew: 106 
> Passenger capacity: 227 
> Masts: 5 Masts, 42 Sails 
> 
> When all is said and done, it looks as if some $15,000 may
> change hands for air fare and accommodations.  As this is a
> bit more than pocket change, and I have no experience with 
> cruises like this (Uncle Sam didn't provide this kind of
> travel), I'd appreciate advice from more seasoned travelers.
> 
> *  Is vacation insurance (at about 10% of the total package) 
>    a good idea, and if so, have you any recommendations?
> 
> *  What is a reasonable minimum of clothing and gear to pack?
>    Formal attire?
> 
> *  What is a reasonable figure for daily "walking around 
>    money", including tips, etc.?
> 
> *  What are the "gotchas" that a novice like myself would be
>    likely to trip on?
> 
> Thanks for any comments you care to contribute.
> 
> -- 
> Robert Skinner
> 
> If you are feeling charitable, you might copy Ed Kroposki so 
> he will not feel left out:
>              mailto:ekroposki at charter.net
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