Visiting Sosnovoye, February 2, 2004

I boarded this bus in Rivne, the oblast center. I tried to keep expectations to a minumum, knowing I would see nothing familiar in this village that used to be in Poland, where my maternal grandfather was born.

Two hours later, I departed the bus into this slushy outdoor market.

The Palace of Culture.

More, newer looking, buildings. I think the one on the left is a school.

Horses pull a cart down the main street.

Enjoying a cup of tea with lemon. Big thanks to Peace Corps Volunteer Regine for taking the journey with me, and for taking the picture! (Yeah, I'm getting a cold).

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