Test it before you go. Set up the address book to contain the names you want to contact and be sure you have a copy with you. When you use the Internet from elsewhere, you will log onto the server at the local area. Call up the browser and go to the Yahoo home page . Select the e-mail access, log on and go to it.
Most places didn t have cybercams and microphones set up but a couple did.
Just think seeing and talking with the folks back home from a long way away for a very low price. Sure beats long distance rates. Joe Barth retired from civil service and now spends his time spoiling the grandkids and working as the APCO treasurer. He plans to do a bit of traveling and will stay in touch using e-mail when possible.