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Glyn Balkwill <[log in to unmask]>
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Fri, 27 Jun 1997 04:43:06 GMT
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At 11:27 24/06/97 +0200, Kathryn wrote:
>I know that the museums and monuments in Zimbabwe and Botswana
>charge different fees for locals and for foreigners. A citizen pays very
>little to visit on the basis that it is their heritage and that they have a
right
>to experience it. Foreigners pay substantially more, preferably in US$,
>contributing to the upkeep of these institutions. As most visitors can
>afford a few $ , especially when it is a once in a lifetime opportunity to
>visit a place like Great Zimbabwe this system seems fair to me. I think this
>is a very good way of ensuring that local people get as much out of their
>institutions as possible or as they want.

Kenya as well. Some of us have discussed the possibility for South Africa.

Kathryn - do you want to mention alternative admission `fees', or shall I.

(BTW - when's the big departure?)

Chhers, Glyn

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