I’m sure everyone will welcome you with open arms. The only thing I’d advise you to prepare for is the cold weather. It’ll definitely be freezing when you arrive in December. When I say freezing, I mean below zero centigrade. If the temperature actually warms up to zero, the local people will think it’s hot — I kid you not. I’d suggest bringing warm clothes, and extra money to buy appropriate clothes once you’ve arrived and gotten the lay of the land.

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To get the lay of the land — to familiarize yourself with local conditions.