Thanks for the info.
I have obtained the software for skepe, I am hoping to figure a way to use video chat too for those times I am in the hotel. Hopefully it will help keep my wife and daughter from forgetting what I look like.
I assume that my plan with Verizon will work out of ANC, but I will ask first before calling from there. That will help.
The search goes on for a good calling card, I will look into the MCI one that was suggested. Thx.
I have heard that some guys carry a prepaid GSM phone with a SIMM card that work in most of the countries that we make scheduled trips into, and that they alllow (mostly) free inbound calls. There are then numbers you can call in the states that reroute the call to your cell number for around what a calling card costs. I was curious if anyone has tried this one. I thought having a cell for emergencies that I am pretty sure will work over there would be good.
Another question, any suggestions on a good handheld GPS unit for a reasonable price...?
Thanks again for the advice