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Old 12-20-2008, 04:30 PM   #21 (permalink)
avaj
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are you thinking of visiting Eastern Europe, Steve?

no worries about maintaining a raw diet, the markets are full of fruits and veggies and any half-decent restaurant is able to serve at least a raw salad and some fruit, regardless of the season. if that's true for Romania - the least developed of the countries in EE - then it must be true for all.

EE is a fascinating area to visit, and for many people my age - who are old enough to remember the communist way of life - there is also a nostalgy about things that we had during our childhood, and which are now almost wiped out by "western civilization". what we gained in terms of freedom means a loss in other, more subtle areas.

so if you're seriously considering such a trip, my advice is to hurry... in 5 years we will be more "globalized/civilized", in a good but also in a bad way.

in fact, if you & Erin ever happen to be in Romania or around it, I'd be very happy to be your guide .
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