Cherche ------------ Kolomyia

Hunter S Thompson

Eggs-cellent

Long days voyage ahead. 130km through mountainous and poor quality roads. But we are up for it until we get "google lost" in the Ivano-Frankovitch suburbs. Arrive in Kolomyia later than expected and, after sprint finishing the last few km with the locals, are collected by Vysal and then chase his van through the streets of Kolomyia to his house.
Once again, our hosts have not only cooked us a lavish banquet but also waited for us to eat. Vysal and his wife have invited their French teacher and her husband to dinner - a mixture of d sausages, roasted chipped potatoes and chopped salad, all washed down with several rounds of plum whiskey, made by Vysal's father. The conversation is held in French and English.

Scarey traditional dolls

Egg abacus

Next morning, once again reluctantly refusing a request to stay longer, we visit some of the sights of the city with Vysal by bike. Egg museum and churches (orthodox and orthodox-catholic - for those who want a shorter mass time ie 3 hours vs 1 hour) are on our itinerary. Not enough time for the anthropology museum this visit.