Thursday 13 September 2012

Kolomyia ------------- Charnitri

Our most excellent host Pasha
Not the longest of cycles (75km or so) but the Ukrainian air quality is getting to us. Trucks and 1970's cars whizz by spewing out noxious thick clouds of smoke and the wind helps force it down into our hard-working lungs. This is the only part of Ukraine that I won't miss.
Nightclubbing
Arrive in Charnitri after an epic final battle with a monster of a poorly cobbled hill, onwhich the city is located. Cycling in the cities of Ukraine is becoming a bit of a hazard to our bicycles health and possibly a vertebra or two. Meet up with Pasha (CS host for our stay here) and later that eve head off to watch Ukraine vs England match - ever-watchful of any chance to eat more food along the way. Eventually find food, beer and a TV and settle down to the game (1-1).
Pasha brings us on a walking tour of his city, highlighting the theatre, market squares and the main pedestrian street. Not one McDonalds in the city as it is "too expensive".
Go to a nightclub that evening and stay until the early hours, just to prepare for the journey in the morning. 

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