| Page Views: 205 Last Visit to Irpen': September, 2004 | Irpen by etfromnc - last update: Mar 17, 2009 |
A Small City Near Kyiv Irpen is a small city about 30 miles outside Kyiv, toward Chernobyl. I had the distinct pleasure of spending about ten days helping in a pharmacy there in the summer of 2004. The medical team of which I was a part was an outstanding group of physicians, dentists, nurses, and others who both accomplished and learned a lot. I also had a very interesting taste of politics while we were there. Please also check out my trip to the market. |
I miss it more all the time There is very much a part of me which loves the lifestyle here. It is "relaxed" and people oriented; it is not work driven like in the States. One of the most amazing things is that so many elderly people are up and out and very much mobile. It's sad when I think about the States where so many of the older people are in nursing homes. Here they are very much a part of society. |
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| Pros: | "Wonderfully warm people" | | Cons: | "I learned so little of their language" | | In A Nutshell: | "A delightful experience among wonderful people" |
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Ina22Marina Fri Apr 18, 2008 17:46 UTC
In Bulgaria too, the biggest market day is on Saturday. Interesting compariosons between Ukraine and USA - I hear you loud and clear Ed! Cheers, Marina ;-) | magor65 Wed Mar 14, 2007 11:39 UTC
What wonderful pieces of writing you've got here. It's a pity you haven't included more tips! Yes, open air markets are a great place to observe locals. Bth, thanks for your kind comment and ratings. |
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