Poland travel blog
Two seats in front of me on the bus to Przemysl was a middle aged man who was clearly agitated. He rubbed his hands over his forearms repeatedly, and quickly moved his gaze from the passing farmland to his mobile phone and back. He typed messages and searched repeatedly through the pockets of his backpack. I wondered if he was headed into Ukraine. If so, his age would dictate he may be required for military service. After the bus arrived…
I have, like much of the rest of the world, been watching the Russian invasion of Ukraine with horror and disbelief. I still can’t quite believe what is happening. The invasion of a soveriegn European nation, and the wholesale destruction of villages, cities and infrastructure, Thousands are dead, and millions are fleeing, quite literally, for their lives. I visited Ukraine in October last year, and really enjoyed exploring the country. It is hard to imagine some the places I visited…