Kyiv - Valencia
Kyiv - Valencia
She has been asking me to come to Spain to visit her for a long time. She is a former colleague and friend of mine who fled the war in February 2022. It took me 3 years to accept the fact that she was so far away and might not come back. And now I am going to see her.
This is not a holiday, no. I just need some peace and a sense of safety. To restore my nervous system, to sleep at last. My office laptop is travelling with me, because I haven't taken a single day off.
By the way, I've never been to Spain, not even in transit. So it will be a new experience.
My friend Tanya, who lives in Kyiv, heard that I was travelling to Valencia and also bought tickets - for my flight and for my train. She is going to visit her sister in Valencia. The sister fled from war in 2022 as well. So I am not alone in this journey.
So, the journey began at 9pm in a snowy and quite wintry Kyiv. My hubby Nick put me on the train.
Well-equipped carriage, with a toilet for people with disabilities. Sleeping compartment for 4 people. A book. And a neighbour woman who snores all night like a tractor.
As the train moved towards the border, 200 enemy attack drones circled Ukraine. Well, life is a lottery. But this was a sleepless night.
Przemyśl greeted us with rain. We all stood on the street for about an hour, waiting for a delegation of mostly young men of military age to pass through passport control. We were freezing. Luckily, I noticed a small coffee shop across the street. It was quiet, warm, cosy and delicious.
Now heading to the train Przemyśl-Krakow.
Contrary to the forecast, it was cloudy in Krakow, but without rain. And those 5 degrees Celsius felt much warmer here than in Kyiv, where the ground was frozen under the snow. We decided to take a short walk and breathe in the cool air. It was too warm on the train.
I still felt sleepy, so we headed to the café. I brought my friend to Lajkonik where they sell a cake very similar to her speciality cake.
The next stop is the airport. After all the checks, we stopped at the business lounge. Thanks to my bank, the visit is free for me and 1 guest.
The soup was very delicious! Perhaps, I just missed normal food.
Work accompanied by prosecco. But my mood is already relaxing.
In anticipation of my arrival, my friend did not sleep either, because she was so excited. Yesterday she called to tell me that she had bought me home slippers and to ask what I wanted to eat for dinner. That's so sweet! Someone is cooking for me!
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The plane finally landed in Valencia. Although this is not the final destination. My girlfriend and her lovely daughter met me like this!!!
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We took a taxi to the small, quiet town by the sea where she lives. I missed her so much!
All it takes is 24 hours of travel without sleep and a shower. 😄 But it was worth it!
That's it.
I really need some sleep now. Thanks for stopping by!
Cheers,
@zirochka
One more post. Another small victory over myself.
oh, this is such wonderful news! Traveling with one friend, to visit another friend not seen in a long time, and visiting a place you've never been! I hope you have a fabulous visit, and find that sense of peace and safety that is long overdue! I see your work laptop is a Dell™, the same brand laptop that I have! I am so very happy for you, being able to take this journey! 😊
Thanks a lit, my dear @thekittygirl! I slept almost 10 hrs, and after 2 cups of coffee feel like need a nap again. 😊 My friend (her name is Elena) say that everyone who came from Kyiv sleep days and nights during the first few days 😅 I am here for almost 3 weeks so I just take my time...
My laptop is quite old, some keys became transparent )))
A long journey, but for sure it is worth it when you can be together with a true friend! Enjoy Valencia, or the little town where she lives and of course, her company. Rest well!! 💤
Thank you, my dear! So far, looks like I brought a bad weather with me. 😅 But just for 1 week
It is Benicassim by the way
What can a person ask more, right? Ahahah
Thank you for sharing your 24 hour journey to Valencia. Now it's time to take some rest, to restore your body and mental needs.
Enjoy your stay, and don't forget to share some photos and thoughts with us!
PS: I've been in Valencia two times, and I love it :)
Thank you, thank you so much!
Their well-known Las Fallas fest will start soon (or just started). Hope to see it too.
It is a festival that it has a particular glow! You are gonna see the fantastic giant sculptures that are built all the plazas!
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I'm very glad you were able to travel to a peaceful place and breathe the salt air! That will be just the reset you need. I'm sure you slept well after that long travel day. Enjoy your time in Spain!
This is another world, calm, peaceful and beautiful ❤️
Enjoy your trip and the peace that comes with it. 💓
Thank you, @ellenripley 😉
Loving to see you happy and smiling, enjoy your rejuvenation, I am with you every step of te way and look forward to seeing you scriss crossing the city snapping away.
You are one brave lady,
Slava Ukraini
Thank you sooo much!
you're welcome x
Safe trip and enjoy your time in lovely sunny Spain my friend! :)
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That was a long journey… you made it. Enjoy the little break and Spain 🇪🇸
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You'll love Spain. Get some rest and have fun! !BBH
This is fun. I can swear I saw you several times in the crowd 😄
Ahahahah I love Valencia, been there a couple of times and have a good friend living there; but unfortunately, was stuck at work all day. Maybe I have a couple of look-alikes there... or an unknown twin!! :))
Unknown twin from the Indian TV series 😅
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Have a wonderful time in Valencia.
Have a great trip Valencia is such a beautiful city
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I'm glad you get to take some time off of the madness you're living for the past years. Make the most of it! Enjoy! 💚
Many thanks, dear Erikah! I am also glad that I finally made up my mind.
I wonder why your are downvotes? Is it smth personal?
Don't worry about it dear, deranged people looking for attention, nothing more.