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Would you ever visit a communist country?

Here's beautiful Vietnam.

Posted - February 11
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  • 53502

     

      Sure, probably, but not if Vegemite, mayonnaise, or avocados are a prevalent part of what they have to offer, Komrad. (Grrrrrr.)



      
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      February 11, 2024 2:25 PM MST
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  • 1953
    Probably not
      February 11, 2024 3:03 PM MST
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  • 8214
    Only if they have avocados and Hellman's Mayonnaise available. 
      February 11, 2024 4:21 PM MST
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  • 3699
    I take it Randy will not be accompanying you on that journey.
      February 11, 2024 4:37 PM MST
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  • 53502

     

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      February 11, 2024 4:55 PM MST
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  • 8214
    Never will, that ship has sailed. 
      February 11, 2024 8:15 PM MST
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  • 3699
    I'm pretty sure I wouldn't visit one now.  
      February 11, 2024 10:35 PM MST
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  • 53502

     

      Hey, wait! My Frequent Flyer Miles Program is tied to yours! How could you do this to me? Grrrrrrrrr. 


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      February 11, 2024 4:53 PM MST
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  • 8214
    Give it up, you need to "untie" your free miles from me.  
      February 11, 2024 8:17 PM MST
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  • 3699
    A long time ago, my then-boyfriend and I flew to Berlin to visit with some friends he met through an exchange program with the company where he worked.  While we were there, we decided to take a tour of East Berlin on a Sunday afternoon.  We entered through the Brandenburg Gate.  It was a beautiful sunny day, but everything seemed gray and the people walked with their heads down, only going from point A to point B.  We spent some time in a beautiful park, but all we saw were Russian soldiers and their ladies.  We exited through Checkpoint Charlie and I was very happy to get back on the tour bus and back to West Berlin.
      February 11, 2024 4:42 PM MST
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  • 53502

     

     But would you ever visit a communist country again?
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      February 11, 2024 4:58 PM MST
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  • 3699
    Not likely.
      February 11, 2024 10:35 PM MST
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  • 44601
    I guess that is a no.
      February 11, 2024 6:16 PM MST
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  • 1498
    Vietnam, I think, is jaw-droppingly gorgeous. 

    And, sure, I'd visit! Or am I only supposed to believe everything I'm told about them?
      February 11, 2024 5:29 PM MST
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  • 7792
    It ain't happening, Bub!
      February 11, 2024 8:26 PM MST
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  • 2219

    Been to East Germany when the Russians still ran it. Like going back in time. 

    Despite the proclamations of Brotherhood, the Germans did not like them.

      February 12, 2024 10:41 AM MST
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  • 53502

     

      But would you ever visit a communist country again?
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      February 12, 2024 11:26 AM MST
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  • 2219
    It's very unlikely: I've not been abroad for years. 
      February 13, 2024 2:53 AM MST
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  • 10993
    Yes. I don't plan on going to North Korea, but I went to China and enjoyed the visit. Cuba and Vietnam are places that I would like to see, but it's unlikely that I will travel internationally again. This post was edited by Jane S at February 13, 2024 10:25 AM MST
      February 12, 2024 8:26 PM MST
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  • 53502

      Hmmmm, interesting . . . oh, don’t mind me; I’m just jotting down a few notes in the ongoing dossier. Every new tidbit helps add another piece to the puzzle.
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      February 13, 2024 7:33 AM MST
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  • 34246
    Nope.
      February 13, 2024 5:09 AM MST
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  • 551
    Does Vietnam count? If so, yes.

    I have visited the Indian state of Kerala, which had a freely-elected communist government for several years.

    I have no desire to visit Cuba. The closest I've ever been to Cuba is drinking Havana Club rum.

      February 16, 2024 4:49 PM MST
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