Outside Simperol Station

Rest Day in Yalta!

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May 27th 2013
Geo: 44.5144, 34.1757Status; Arrived 0950hrs.!!! The train pulls in amongst a sea of people crossing train lines.Yalta Station is modern and full of small traders and harmless hotel touts. The sun is shining and we feel a sense of mild achievement as we have made it from Epsom Station all the way overland! To be frank we are exhausted! En route to Yalta which is only a feeble 1hr 30 mins drive ... read more

Europe » Ukraine

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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