Ukraine As It Was: Journals of a Peace Corps Volunteer in Ukraine

Lawrence
  • 0.0 (0)
  • PLACES & TRAVEL
  • UPDATED WEEKLY

As a Peace Corps Volunteer in Ukraine, Lawrence journaled nearly every day while serving alongside his wife. Nearly 20 years later, he wants to share their experiences in Ukraine--the good and the bad, the happy and the sad--with the world so people can see Ukraine as it was.

  1. 5 NOV

    129: Conversations

    Lawrence realizes he isn't talking to people out on the street--and makes a change.

    3 min

  2. 3 NOV

    128: Language Tutor

    Lawrence begins working with a Ukrainian language tutor.

    2 min

  3. 29 OCT

    127: A Nice Family from L'viv

    Lawrence and Karen spend time with their host mother for her birthday.

    2 min

  4. 27 OCT

    126: A Temporary Bit of Joy

    Lawrence and karen are back in Kyiv, studying Ukrainian, and hanging out with friends.

    1 min

  5. 23 OCT

    125: Poem for my Cousin

    Lawrence wakes up with a poem in his head, and he writes it down.

    1 min

  6. 21 OCT

    124: Crosswords

    Lawrence struggles with crosswords--but tries anyways.

    1 min

  7. 21 OCT

    123: Varenyky

    Lawrence cooks dumplings with his host mother.

    2 min

  8. 6 OCT

    122: The Coldest Cold

    Lawrence tries to describe the historic cold snap in Ukraine of the winter of 2006.

    6 min
See All (127)

About

As a Peace Corps Volunteer in Ukraine, Lawrence journaled nearly every day while serving alongside his wife. Nearly 20 years later, he wants to share their experiences in Ukraine--the good and the bad, the happy and the sad--with the world so people can see Ukraine as it was.

Information