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Kiev - Day 2
So after last night's very wordy update (too much wine at dinner?), this one will be short and sweet! We're staying another night in the hotel, so making the most of the wifi.
We have just got back from a very interesting day in Kiev. Having kept an eye on the news over the last 6 months or so, we were obviously aware of the demonstrations and violent, deadly battles that had taken place earlier this year - but we weren't expecting to see such an aftermath. The protesters have built a shanty town in the main square and surrounded it with barricades of tyres, paving blocks and anything else they could get hold of, blocking 4 of the main roads in the city.
At the other end of the scale, we went around St Sophia's Cathedral, which was breathtaking. Although no longer used for worship and now more of a museum, every wall, ceiling, arch and alcove were covered in frescos and mosaics. Sadly, no photos allowed inside, but Google it if you're interested! The rest of the day was spent just wandering around in the sun.
Back on the road early tomorrow, so TTFN!