Ukraine and Peru : not too far apart

Ukraine and Peru might suggest complete different countries, as they are at the  opposite side of the world, but they have some similarities. At least from my point of view. Let’s have a look at them!

# Ukrainian Mamitas

My favorite ones: elderly women selling informally their products on the streets. It’s plenty of Peruvian mamitas here in Ukraine as well. They might have different outfit but same scope and objectives:  taking care of your health and make you wake up with a smile every day.

#Transportation system

Here in Ukraine the word for combi is marshrukta and they are as crazy as in Peru. With a slight little difference. Much more crowded and without traditional music (cumbia) playing all the time. You don’t know where they stop or which is their direction, but somebody will tell you, better said, will push you when it’s time to get off.

#The rain

Here it comes the rain…again!! Yes, here in Lviv it rains a lot as well. There is not a fixed separation between  rainy and sunny seasons as in Peruvian Andes, but the rain is present  throughout all year long. Depending on the season,  it can take many forms, including snow, hailstorm and thick rain. It makes the way to the office a real challenge as cars and trams often  get stuck in muddy roads.

#Railroads

And finally, speaking about challenges, crossing railroads is one of them. Yes because it’s always a railroad that separates me from getting to the office.  This time I don’t have to be careful because of crazy combis whizzing on the street. But I have to pay attention to trains making slowly their way to the central station.