Things We've Learned

Taxis: *Do NOT take “taxis” marked rental car!
*Even if a taxi has a meter, you will probably get overcharged anyway

*It is not okay to pay for taxi rides, even in part, with coins "those are for church"

Purchases: *It is okay to get your change from a store in gum

*It is not okay for you to pay for your purchases in gum
*Bring the PIN number for your credit card, you need it even in the grocery store

Health: *Drafts are the major causes of childhood illness

*If you are sick with a cold you probably need IV antibiotics

Animals: *Dogs say humpf-humpf

*Horses day nee-ha-ha

*No matter where you go, you will hear dogs barking ALL night

Hotels: *All bedspreads at 3 and 4 star hotels MUST be gold

*It is very hard to identify what classifies a hotel as a three star hotel, or two for that matter
*Before booking a room, check if the hotel has a disco (the run all night, loudly!)

Social Scene: *When given a choice, always take the big bus!
*When given a choice, always take the first class train
*If you find yourself in a line of people, you must push or you will be left behind
*Menus aren’t available in English, but you only need to know the words snitzel and cartofi (potatoes) to order
*Snitzel is ALWAYS available, it's like a staple food
*Ketchup always costs extra
*In Birlad, NEVER CROSS THE RIVER