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You can lose everything, but nobody will take away what you saw and what you experienced...
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Sep 08, 2019 08:00 PM Pork ribs in Ribernia
As a budget traveller I usually stay away from the restaurants but Mr Kamil invited me to the most original restaurant in Lviv. It is located in the huge basement of the Old Armoury or Arsenal. They serve here only pork ribs grilled on the two big carousels (see pictures). The order is placed on the paper table cloth. No cutlery, so you use fingers to eat. In addition you can have also paper apron to stay clean... Great and tasty experience. Thanks a lot Mr Kamil!
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Sep 07, 2019 08:00 PM Three castles in one day...
My friendly countryman Mr Kamil, living in Lviv was so nice and offered me today an interesting excursion by car to three different castles located some 50 kms east of Lviv. The firts one was Zlochiv, where in the courtyard they have nicely mantained garden with sculptures and fountain. There are ttwo separated houses concverted into museum. They charge 15 hryvna for entry to the garden, but 90 if you want to see the museum. Then after some 15 min drive on the road full of holes we reached Podhorce Castle - it is now asking for restauration but 300 years ago was one of the most elegant castles in the Kingdom of Poland. Entry costs 50 hryvnia - like 2 euro only - in the empty rooms you can see many full size reproductions of the old paintings. The we went to Olesko castle where the Polish king Jan III Sobieski was born. Paying 60 hryvna you can visit furnished rooms with many old paintings... Oh, beautiful and interesting day! Thank you Mr Kamil for your warm hospitality and the time we spent together!
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Sep 06, 2019 08:00 PM First meeting of top Ukrainian Travellers
I have been invited as a special guest to the Meeting of the top Ukrainian travellers. I was talking about 55 years of my travelling with the backpack around the world... This was the challenge because they wanted to give the speach in Russian :) They liked it! This was also the chance to meet Harry Mitsidis - the founder of Nomadmania and the top Ukrainian traveller - Konstantin - see he picture.
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Sep 05, 2019 08:00 PM Excursion to Drohobych
Drohobych is a little provincial town located some 85 kms from Lviv. It has old history and the monuments of old architecture. I decided to go there by public bus. The bus station in Lviv is not easy to find. They build the new one and temporary buses depart from the street heading to the station. No reliable timetable, but I was waiting only half an hour. We departed when the little bus was full. Ticket cost 77 hryvna (like 3 USD) the drifer of the junk bus is driving most of the way one hand, keeping the mobile in the other one and talking....
After 1,5 hours we reached Drohobych rail/bus station. It is located 4 kms from the center so I took no.2 city bus (5 hryvna) to get there. In the market square there is a solid city hall with a high tower, but the real jewel of the town is the St Yur orthodox church (now museum -entry 30 hr) made of wood, with nice paintings inside. No wonder that UNESCO placed this church on World Heritage list...
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Sep 04, 2019 08:00 PM Evening in the Lviv Opera House
Lviv has beautiful old-hstyle opera house and today I had a chance to spend there great evening. "Merry Widow" - famous operetta was in the program and I must say I was enhanced bythe music, solist and ballet. The tickets are easily available online and inexpensive. I had really good time.
In addition on the seat next to me I had charming Irene from Brooklyn... Unforgettable!
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Sep 03, 2019 08:00 PM Flying to Lviv
Today is the beginning of my winter travel season. I am flying to Lviv invited to join the First Meeting of the top Ukrainian travellers in Lviv - Lwów in Polish)
It was only 1 hour 5 minutes on the low-cost jet flight. The Lviv airport was empty. No maps in the information desk. I took 20 minutes walk to the bus stop on Lubinska street. Bus 138 took me to the city center, where near the Mytna Square I booked room in the hostel.
The bus cost 7 hrywna, no tickets. The people entering the bus are throwing the money on the mat near the driver (see picture) He is giving the change, if necessary - driving...
I found my hostel - Hostel 7. First impression is very bad - they want more money per night then confirmed. I showed the confirmation - OK. But now new problem appeared - they asked to pay for the first night in advance and I did, but they say that they did not received this money.
I amwaiting already one hour while they clarify.... Eh, Ukraine!
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Jul 31, 2019 08:00 PM Welcome to Wojtkówka!
Mid - summer in Gdansk... In my Wojtkówka flowers are in full blossom, I am harvesting beans, tomatoes, cucumbers and califlowers. You are welcome to Wojtkówka dear friends!
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Jun 06, 2019 08:00 PM An old friend in Wojtkówka
I hosted in Wojtkówka my old friend - Artur Anuszewski from Torun. He is also experienced traveller, with more than 100 countries visited. Artur is also the member of "Seven Continents Club" - www.kontynenty.net/k7k.htm
In the past we travelled together in the South America - Artur is a good companion, professional geographer with great knowledge about the world. It was a pleasure to chat with him on the terrace of Wojtkówka. Artur is currently planning a voyage to the Black Africa. Happy journey and thank you for your visit!
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May 30, 2019 08:00 PM First Servas visitors
As you know since long time I am the member of Servas organization if the open doors. Today I was hosting the first visitors of 2019: Jutta and Jurgen from Bavaria. We took a long walk through the Gdansk's old town and in the evening in my Wojtkowka there was a time to exchange travel stories and to discuss the plans for future travels. We had a good time and my guests appreciated the fresh reddish, cucumber pickles and the bread with green onions. Thank you for your visit Jutta and Jurgen!
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May 28, 2019 08:00 PM Marriage of the travellers
I have been invited by the couple of Polish travellers: Joanna ans Pawel to attend their marriage ceremony. It took place in the historic Oliva Cathedral Church. It wals really great event! I think thet more than 200 people - family members, friends, travellers came to the cathedral bringing flowers, gifts and best wishes for their new life... I wish you a lifetime of happiness, joy, and lots of memories. Congratulations on your wedding!
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