Questions below refer to the following letter and e-mail.
Mongolia Tours
22 Pacific Drive
Los Angeles, CA
June 19
Dear Mr. Sharp,
Thank you for purchasing our deluxe tour package to Mongolia, which is renowned for its friendly citizens, wide open spaces, and alluring culture. As you can see in the enclosed packet of materials, your tour package includes first-rate hotel accommodations, three meals per day, and private limousine service to and from the airport.
We also wish to provide a bit more background on the area that you will be traveling to.
Please remember that Mongolia is a developing country. This means that while your hotel is 4 stars, Ulan Bator lacks many of the usual amenities of developed Asian nations such as Japan or Singapore. Local foods and customs outside the hotel may appear unusual to you, and at times cause you difficulties. The best way is to adapt to these difficulties, seeing them as an opportunity to expand your intercultural awareness.
We encourage you to be patient at times in your stay in the country, as you will find doing so will make your stay easier and more comfortable in every way. We also encourage you to take the time to get out to see the pristine countryside of the country, which we are confident you will find breathtaking.
We hope that you will enjoy your stay in Mongolia and that you will continue to let us serve your leisure needs. If you have any questions about your travel plans, do not hesitate to contact us at (902) 679-2000 or e-mail me at CarlaFoster@MongoliaTours.com.
Sincerely,
Carla Foster
Tour Director
Mongolia Tours
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To: Carla Foster <CarlaFoster@MongoliaTours.com>
From: Barry Sharp <Sharp@AmericaNet.com>
I received your letter a few days ago about the trip to Mongolia, and I must say that I am very excited to go. However, I have a few questions. For example, since, as you say, Mongolia is still a developing country, do I need to have any vaccinations before I go? I'm a little concerned about that. Also, you said that I should get out to the countryside, but what's the best way of doing so? Are there package tours, or should I try to rent private transportation? I am also wondering whether I can get along only in English, since I'm afraid I know no Mongolian at all.
Please let me know by return e-mail at your very first convenience. In any event, I do look forward to going to Mongolia. It sounds wonderful!