Odessa Park

Odessa, couchsurfing and the strange hostel

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October 19th 2007
Arrival, couchsurfing and check-in The train pulled up in Odessa at dawn, disturbing my sleep. Exhaused, I headed upstairs to the station waiting room, paid the 3 glivna entrance fee and fell asleep on the comfy chairs for several more hours. Then back downstairs, for some negotiating to get my bag into left luggage. And then into town for some breakfast. I'm supposed to be meeting Kater ... read more

Europe » Ukraine » Odessa

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Ukraine was the center of the first Slavic state, Kievan Rus, which during the 10th and 11th centuries was the largest and most powerful state in Europe. Weakened by internecine quarrels and Mongol invasions, Kievan Rus was incorporated into the Gran... ... read more