This year, I flew into L'viv; since my cousins were picking me up at the airport, if I flew to L'viv I wouldn't have to worry whether they were able to get a visa. Last year, my cousin Misha picked me up at the Budapest airport, but his visa expired before my return home. I had to take the train from Uzhgorod to Budapest. I learned that the train station and airport were about an hour apart, and the taxi fare alone was around $50. Marta a nd Klara bought my train ticket, so I don't know the cost.
Today, one of my English language students, a lawyer, gave me the name and number of a man who runs a travel service in Chop. For $50, he will provide transportation by minibus between Budapest airport (or hotel) and Uzhgorod. All you need to do is call a day ahead, tell him what time you need picked up, and where you need to go. ----"Vladislav......at 050-5866442.
Last year, 2013, I spent a month staying and living with my relatives in their village outside Uzhgorod. I’ve written this blog describing my trip and experiences in Zakarpattia. I’ve also included hundreds of photos I hope you will enjoy, as well as some video and audio recordings of Rusyn folk songs and Prostopinije “plainchant” hymns from Greek Catholic services. I will be returning to Ukraine in September, this time for a 3 month stay, and I will continue writing and posting photo’s.
Please feel free to contact me with questions or comments at christopher.gajda@yahoo.com
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