October 2004

Dear Anastasia, 

I placed an ad in Introductions last year... I have received over 75 responses thus far!.. I have been corresponding with one very special young lady for a couple months via email and occasional phone calls... She lived in Moscow, has a good job (Hewlett-Packard), and wants to meet me in person... She wants to meet in Hawaii!!!... My question.... She told me it can take 3 weeks to get visa approval to visit USA... she has a 5 year old daughter whom she wants to bring on the trip... would use officials be suspicious of Elena bringing her daughter?...she thinks they might...why?... I do not know whether to make reservations for us or wait until she finds out more info....what do you think?.... Elena told me that her friend got her visa to USA in one day! (she has to pay much more money)... Also she tells me that travel agents can get her help with a visa but she must get air/hotel package with them...Is this common over there?...

Your input is greatly appreciated!!!!

Martin