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

Lawrence reflects on his preconceptions. M moves to a new host family.

Lawrence teaches two English classes and reviews the pluses and minuses of the lessons.

Lawrence shares details of his day at his school, Gymnasium #5 in Pryluky.

Lawrence describes his confidence growing after his first Ukrainian class with Volodya.

Lawrence and Balera discuss Lawrence's Ukrainian skills.

Lawrence records his chat with Serhiy about Ukraine's symbols, and they speak about where Ukraine will be in five years time.

Lawrence rediscovers the blog he and Karen kept in the months leading up to leaving for Ukraine--and the entire time they were in country.

Lawrence calls home.

Lawrence and his site mates become targets.

A long day but a short entry.