The Path To The Kharkiv Zoo

The Tryzub

This symbol is called the tryzub and is the Ukrainian coat of arms.  The image is a trident on a blue shield and was adopted in 1992 after the fall of communism.  Another aspect of the trident image is that it can also be viewed as a falcon descending from the sky.  Once this was pointed out to me I always seem to view the image that way.    

The Last Of The Summer Flowers

We've been having very pleasant weather thus far but this week it looks like we'll have our first frost and so these flowers won't last too much longer.    

Cobblestones Or The Most Boring Post I've Ever Written

I've written several thousand blog posts over the years on my various blogs but this one is certainly a contender for most boring ever.  Since we walk nearly everywhere I've taken an interest in the brick work of the street and sidewalks around our apartment and here are a few snaps of some of the designs.

I realized the other day that this has been the longest it's been since I was 16 that I haven't driven a car.  I imagine I won't be behind the wheel until December...just long enough to have forgotten how to drive on snow and ice!

The Ukrainian Car

The cars around town generally seem to be exactly like those in America.  A lot of them are new and SUVs are all around.  But every once in a while you'll see a car obviously from the Soviet era.  And on special occasions we'll get to see what' we've come to call The Ukrainian Car.  It's Ukrainian patriotism all wrapped in a yellow and blue paint job and four wheels.

Here we found it parked near our first apartment.  

Later, we were lucky enough to see The Ukrainian Car in action!

Graffiti #5: Poor SpongeBob

Poor SpongeBob, we hardly knew thee.  

A Skyline