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Quite a few of the 136 readers who correctly identified March’s picture didn’t particularly admire the building, the Parliament Palace in Bucharest, Romania. It was built by dictator Nicolai Ceausescu as the “Casa Poporului” and “Victory of Socialism Center” in the 1980s and was unfinished at the time of his death.
by Randy Keck
by Deanna Palic, first of four parts
by Ed Kinney
by Philip Wagenaar, M.D., first of two parts
“Money,” the young crook hissed, aiming the rock at my face.
Scared out of my wits, I uttered, “I have no money.”
by Linda Ledray
by Jay Brunhouse
For travelers who have extra time in Bangkok, Thailand, I’d like to pass along a wonderful shopping contact. If you’re looking to have something framed and are tired of paying “more for the frame than the artwork,” contact Thai Thong Art Gallery (1346 New Road, Bangkok; e-mail jittibophit@yahoo.com), owned by Ajit and Malee Jittibophit.
The article on Easter Island in the March ’04 issue was excellent. We enjoyed our visit there a few years ago.
On Feb. 3, ’04, as a traveler with the “Tango and Samba” group of smarTours (800/337-7773), I entered Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, coming from Buenos Aires, Argentina.