Chicago, IL 60629. Offers consultations for Lithuanians from the whole world. The water in Kaunas is acceptable for drinking, but it doesn t taste very good and hardly ever looks good due its high mineral content. Filters clean the water of visible particles and improve the taste. A more serious concern is the prevalence of smoking with very few bars and eateries having designated non-smoking areas.
Food is generally fresh and well-prepared in restaurants.
For a list of hospitals and clinics see Useful Addresses . The litas was introduced on June 25, 1993. The fixed rate for the litas against the dollar is expected to remain valid at least until the second half of 2001, when the currency will likely be tied partly to the euro. Travellers cheques are not accepted by retailers and can only be changed in banks or select currency exchanges. Banks give cash advances on most credit cards and transfer cash by wire.