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

A few, quick notes before Lawrence falls asleep.

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

Lawrence begins working with a Ukrainian language tutor.

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

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

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

Lawrence struggles with crosswords--but tries anyways.

Lawrence cooks dumplings with his host mother.

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

Lawrence wrestles with illness and pokes around the kitchen.