Ukraine As It Was: Journals of a Peace Corps Volunteer in Ukraine
As a Peace Corps Volunteer in Ukraine, Lawrence journaled nearly every day while serving alongside his wife. Nearly 20 years later, he wants to share their experiences in Ukraine--the good and the bad, the happy and the sad--with the world so people can see Ukraine as it was.
Episodes
Lawrence and Karen arrive back in California.
Lawrence shares the events of moving day. This is the quiet before the storm.
Lawrence thinks about what an education actually means.
Karen checks out a potential new apartment, and Lawrence packs.
Lawrence describes the deteriorating host family situation.
Lawrence reads a few short journal entries as things with the host family fall apart.
Lawrence and Karen sort out what to do with an alcoholic host father.
Lawrence and Karen by supplies and make a friend.
Lawrence finds a well of energy and refills.
Lawrence recounts his trip to Rivne and a dinner with Karen's coordinator.
Lawrence and Karen meet Karen's Coordinator for drinks.
Lawrence declines an invitation to the banya.
Lawrence and Karen are startled to find a body in the snow--and more startled that no one seems to care.
Lawrence and Karen participate in their host daughter's birthday dinner.
Lawrence walks around Sarny and enjoys the quiet.
Lawrence discusses the meat at the center of their New Year's Eve Midnight Meal.
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