August 2005

Margarita,

I must have taken 200 pictures of Tatiana but once I got home I realized that it wasn’t enough. I consider myself one of the lucky ones. I didn’t go over there to party and meet dozens of women. I was only looking for one, the right one to share my life with. Since I believe I have found her I have to say that the tour was a great experience for me. I suggest all first timers go as part of a tour. It is so hard to know what to expect and having the 4 of you translators there to talk to was really a big help for me. I knew that you were always on my side and had my best interests at heart. I really appreciate the time you took to speak with Tatiana and clear up any questions the both of us had. She has agreed to come to me in the U.S. but insists that I take another trip to Odessa. After all, she will be leaving everything she knows behind (yes including her mother) and she says that is a lot to ask after one brief meeting of a week. I thought about it and agreed. I plan on returning in mid December to be with her and share the New Year with her. I have high hopes for our future together.
Your services in the hospitality suite were excellent, even if I usually went up there just to sit around and talk. You did answer a few questions I had and made me feel more confident about what I was doing. I felt everything was well organized, even with such a big group.  As for myself, it was my first trip and I listened attentively and learned a great deal in the process. It is a trip I will remember forever especially that last night, dancing in the rain at that club, that was great!