[baggadonuts]

I'm with you. I have spent a great deal of time in Eastern Europe and have enjoyed every country I have visited. Like you said, travelling to Poland, Czechoslovakia and Hungary to name a few spots are incredibly economical options. You will be welcomed with open arms. As far as the sights go, Warsaw, Prague, Krakow and Budapest boast some of the mostincredible churches, museums and historical sights in all of Europe. If you want to go skiing but want to forget about the Alps, try the Tatra Mountains. For example http://www.tanap.sk/skiing/hrebienok.jpg - Great slopes for half the price. Zakopane in Poland or Resort Hrebienok in Slovakia are great choices.

[glory]

THanks for letting us know of the Eastern European option. I know we will be kdding it in mind!

[buffyt]

I visited Leipzip, in formerly East Germany, in 2000. The anti-American sentiment was very strong. My tour guide lamented that under Communism at least everyone got to go to the opera FREE and now many people can't afford to go. SHEESH! I had to force myself to keep my big mouth shut.

God Bless Uncle Richard Thoos, USAF, B17, downed, 1944, never found.