Odessa

I love Ukraine, I love the beach, I love the ILP girls, I LOVE MY LIFE!!! 

This weekend we once again departed Kiev on a sleeper train. 

Although I was forced to face my fears of sleeping on a top bunk it was a fun ride as always. 

We got to Odessa in thunder and lightning, which I love love love. 

Once it cleared it we set out to find this famous stair case. 

We came across this beautiful park on the way there. Everything here is so green and wonderful!!! Also I have to admit, I am proud of my navigation skills. Usually I am terrible with directions but living here I swear has forced me to pay attention to wear I'm going and gain a since of direction. 

The famous stairs. 

Oh how I love the cobblestone streets in Europe.  

Despite the rain and bad weather Odessa is such a beautiful city. Not to mention I saw a large body of water, other than the ginormous puddles in the city. I am missing the lakes back home. But don't think that means I want to go home because I DON'T!!! 

SAND, WATER, SUNSHINE. 

I am one happy travler!!! 

Although the Black Sea was not very clean I enjoyed every minute of tanning on the beach, swimming and feeling sand between my toes. 

But then the rain came back.. 

And we got to cram on this trolly with the entire population of Arcadia beach. It's a love hate being crammed in public transportation with stinky sweaty Ukrainians, but I think I might even miss it a little. 

But as always vacations go by way to fast and it's time to get back to the city before you know it.