In Kyiv

I have just arrived in Kyiv. I'm at the Fulbright office and will be getting on a train for Luhans'k shortly for a 15 hour trip. Will share more when I get to my final destination. 

In Frankfurt

I am currently in Frankfurt waiting for my flight to Kyiv.  Frankfurt International is quite a maze, but fortunately signage is clear, so I didn't get lost.  It is also a very clean airport from what I can see, and the staff here are polite and helpful, at least early in the morning when the airport is quiet.

I'm very tired.  I did not sleep well on the plane; I never do.  I've got a 15 hour train ride ahead of me, and I have reserved a sleeper car, so hopefully I will get some much needed rest.

The weather here is quiet, so hopefully my flight will not be delayed.  I do not want to miss my train to Luhans'k.  I expect to arrive in Kyiv by 1:10, in plenty of time to catch the 6:40 train.

On My Way

I am now on my way to Luhansk.  I am currently in Chicago and will leave for Frankfort tomorrow.  On Thursday morning, I will catch a connecting flight to Kyiv and then take a 15 hour train ride to my final destination.  Starting tomorrow I will be in transit for a total of 35 hours straight (providing everything goes as planned).

I have too much luggage.  I did ship most of my books, but did bring my course binders and some additional books that I need right away.  My bags are heavy, but not too heavy to result in added fees.  It is very challenging to figure out how to pack for 6 months in foreign country.  I guess I am too accustomed to having certain things to go out without.  Hint: don't over pack.  Not sure how to avoid that, however, except just be willing to do without certain personal and clothing items.