jonathan schork
restless ambidexterous polymath artist/performer enjoys food, language, culture & history in out- of-the-way places... also enjoys sharing...nooneperhaps
Travel Blog Posts
August 22nd 2008
two and a half days at kamyanets-podilsky is an absurdly short period of time to allow for this magnificent little city! yes, it's true: kamyanets-podilsky is geographically quite interesting, the Old City perched up atop its namesake rock, the gorge below lush with rushes and willows, but the immense variety of avtivities and interests nourished by the City and its surrounding districts is truly remarkable. most obvious is a rich vein of history and architecture. the ghosts of old kamyanets-podilsky-- of tatars & turks, polish princes & cossack hetmen-- are everywhere here-- in the old castle, the new fortress, the remnants of the old city gate, the windy gate, and the numerous other artifacts of the past. plan a long day for the fortress: in addition to the magnificent old castle, there are the yards outside ... read more
May 26th 2008
Zaporozhe, heart of the Cossacks If you want to fall in love with Zaporozhye take a long stroll in the early morning while the City is still drowsy with the previous night’s sleep. There is much to see and do at Zaporozhye, but it is a subtle place: you have to look harder. flash earth coordinates: 47 51’ 4.4”north by 35 6’ 59.8”east, focused on a park on prospekt lenina Getting there: the usual suspects apply: train, bus, plane. I came here from Kharkov on a very nice coach, but unless you’re coming from kiev apparently the older, less pleasant buses are the norm, so you’re forewarned. The train is still my favorite option-- the #71 & #72 trains to and from kiev take about 8.25 hours-- but commuter plane service does connect with zhulyani in ... read more
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