My name is William Swartout and I live near Jacksonville, FLorida. I went on the August Tour to Kazahkstan. I would like to tell you and everyone else how interesting and exciting the adventure (It is not a Trip but an adventure). My search began 4 years ago attempting to find a mate in Moscow and Ekaterinbburg. I did this little adventure on my own without assistance from any agency. This I would not recommend to anyone. I went on this adventure with the Oksana Agency and picked about three women of my choice or should I say some of the women start the correspondance. I have to say I have traveled this United States and Canada and Carribean and Russia. I have found the women in Almaty, Kazahkstan are the most beautiful and smart in the world. Alamty is a wonderful city surrounded by mountains and lakes. The surrounding area is full of wonders and some of the beautiful scenery in the world. I also found my wife in Almaty and I must say she is the most understanding and wonderful women I have ever met. I visited the mountains, I took the most wonderful Russian bath which is near the Hotel OMTAR which has the most interesting gift shop I have ever seen in my life. The adventure was most reasonable, the people were always available to answer questions. I have never been on a more enjoyable adventure in my life. The group I traveled with were the most fun and interesting I have ever met. The only item I would suggest bringing to the Adventure is either Cash or Travelers checks. It seems most of the upscale stores except credit cards along with the restaurants, but the most intersting things are needed for cash, For example: Souveigners, Marraiges Liscense, Dress and suit for bride and Groom. Yes gentlemen, Almaty is the place to visit if you want romance, adventure and just plain fun. William Swartout Middleburg, Florida w.swartout@comcast.net