I’m sorry, but I had to post this…

Good humor is a necessity when traveling to foreign countries where you don’t speak the language. Sometimes you just don’t get the answer you want, or even an answer that relates to the question you asked. Here’s to those “Lost in Translation” moments.

Preface: I was trying to get some information about a hotel in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia:

Hi,

My girlfriend and I will be arriving in Ulaanbaatar in the morning on the 1st of June. I was wondering if you have any private rooms available for that time?

Also, I need to receive a package from the US do you know the most reliable way of shipping? I’ve heard that regular parcel post is fine, but it is best to have a person’s phone number on the package who speaks Mongolian.

Thanks so much, I look forward to hearing from you!
Ray Gomez

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The only reason some people get lost in thought is because it’s unfamiliar territory.
– Paul Fix

Response:

Dear Paul Fix
Thanks for contacting us. We are able to keep double room for you on June 1st.How many nights would you like to stay?
Also,if you are interested to go o tour, please find tour gallery from attach file. Also, if you write us your flight and train number with time, we will pick up you from train station or airport by free of charge.
I am afraid we have no idea about shipping, because mongolia is land locked country as you known.We recieve the packages only by flight and train.Please explain more about how to get your package to here.
I look forward to hear from you soon.

Regards,
Enkhmaa

Something tells me that Mongolia should be pretty interesting…