Thursday, September 08, 2011

Lots and lots of days in Kyiv

Evidently, Seven Days in Kyiv is on a break while its author struggles to keep her head above water. Lots of stuff going on around here. Good stuff! Back-to-school duties to complete, a big 5-year-old's birthday party to plan, new friends to connect with.

Rest assured, much vegetable shopping-and-chopping also has been taking place. In lieu of a real post, here are some of the things we've spotted on our many, many walks to the market.


Elderly men often gather in this cozily cobbled-together spot, right outside Dietrich's preschool, for a game of cards.


Anyone in the market for a wedding dress?


When flowers and trees join forces, nothing can stop them!


Six years ago, when construction started on this building, Eric and I used to joke that it could be our future home. Construction has stalled to the point that I doubt it ever will be anyone's home.


Ukrainians don't care for tossing out bread, so we see lucky birds pecking away at a stale hunk every day.


Pretty flowers in clever containers.


See the balcony with all the pots hanging off of it? Those are tomato and pepper plants. I do declare that this apartment owner deserves the award for best use of a balcony.