The one that got away [Country I Want to Visit but Can't]

[drron]

I have been reminded over 1 that U really should have taken but didn't. In 1983 Mrsdrron and I were invited by the Russian Ambassador to Australia To visit Russia. He even said he would source a good Russian mink coat for Mrsdrron. I thought I had good reason not to accept but with time I have regretted that decision.

 

[VPS]

Went to Lake Bled (Slovenia) several times in the early 70's with my uncle who took us there in his car. He was quite a prominent figure in Klagenfurt Austria, which is close to Slovenia (then Yugoslavia) and where he had a number of mates, including border guards no doubt. The bond of the slivovitz drinkers was very strong.

Also went to Moscow in 1973 to see the Bolshoi Ballet and the State Circus (amongst other things), and it was very interesting. The old joke that you had to speak into the toilet in your hotel room to get any service was very true...

When I was in Moscow in the 1980s my friend said his room hadn't been serviced well for days and commented on how dusty it was by the TV - it was dusted very well the next day

 

[Journeyman]

Iraq . I grew up in Basra. and last saw it in 1964 and regret that I cannot visit this unfortunate country.

What a mess the west has made of the Middle East. The cradle of civilisation