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TRAVELLING
TO UKRAINE
DIARIES
2007 Tour to Ukraine
by Jim Onyschuk
Returning
to the Ancestral Village
Ken Zinyk
JOURNEY TO
UKRAINE
by Myron Masnyk
Can You
Hear The Poplars
by Judith Hrynenko
Trip To Ukraine
by Alexandra Tesluk Gibson
Trip To Ukraine
by Philip Semanchuk
Six
days in Ukraine: A Traveller's Diary
by Jerome Simpson (1996)
Ukrainian Trip
Memories
by Joanne Potter
Ukraine, A Trip To Remember
by Victor H. Pankoski
http://www.bystiv.com/ - Village
of Bystiv - Although this site is a Bed & Breakfast site,
it has many short films and pictures highlighting life in a small village.
This is a "must see" site for all travelling to Ukraine,
especially if it is your first time. This is the next best thing
to making the trip. We thank Janet Bruch for suggesting this heartwarming
site.
This
page is for posting diaries of your trips to Ukraine. If you are interested
in submitting your diary or account, write us at
My
Trip To Ukraine
2007 Tour
to Ukraine
by Jim Onyschuk
On June 7, 2007, the first "Discover
Your Roots Tour to Ukraine" left Toronto International
Airport for Ukraine. On Sunday, June 24, we returned after having
visited four cities, three archives and many villages. The participants
returned with a deeper appreciation and love of their ancestral home.
Some found new relatives and all found new information about their
ancestors. What follows is my account of the tour. It is a lengthy
account and is divided into four sections. It reflects my experiences
and views and hopefully they were accurate. The other participants
are encouraged to submit their experiences to this page to further
enhance the tour report.
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JOURNEY TO
UKRAINE
by Myron Masnyk
The following is an account of Myron Masnyk's trip to
Ukraine. He has kindly agreed to share his valuable memories and feelings
about this trip. His writing is most enjoyable and you get the feeling
that you are there. The trip took place in May 2000.
About one person he meets, a former swine herder, Myron
writes, "Whoever reads these notes, at this time, may
or may not have heard of Viktor Yuschenko. The likelihood is you may...soon." How
prophetic!
Searching
for-and finding-our Ukrainian Roots
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CAN YOU
HEAR THE POPLARS..
In August 2002, Judith Hrynenko travelled
to Ukraine. She published her memories on her web site. She has kindly
agreed to allow us to post her diary of the trip on this page. In her
Acknowledgements Judith writes:
"Well, I hope that you all enjoy
my story Can You Hear The Poplars.. I know
there are things that I left out and some of you will be saying how
come this and why not that. But I went to Ukraine to find my roots,
instead, came home with a love and spiritual experience that I will
never forget... I would encourage anyone who has been thinking about
going, GO, there is so much to see and do. OH, by the way, remember
those beautiful white lace curtains? Yes, I purchased a pair when I
got home. As they sway in the breeze, they remind me of how much, I
miss Ukraine."
Judith recently returned from a second
trip and in an e-mail to us wrote:
"I have been reading Myron Masnyks story. He
made me laugh and cry and brought back many memories of our
own visit in 02.. "
"We just got back from our second trip to Ukraine and will be
adding to my journal in the next month or two.. We attended a wedding
and there sure is lots to tell.. From butchering pigs, to making
5 types of homemade sausage, smoking them along with chicken, and hams. Preparing
food for 240 quests in a man made kitchen in the garage with only two
stoves ..oye, I tell you with only one fridge and two big coolers.. Temps
hovering around the 43 degrees, cooking through the night.. It was
a fantastic time .. The music the laughter the great memories.. "
We look forward to her additions. To read "Can You
Hear The Poplars" click on her site:-
http://members.shaw.ca/jkruzer/
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TRIP TO UKRAINE
On May 28, 2005 Alexandra Tesluk Gibson made her trip to Ukraine. She
writes: " I have written from the heart ~~ a personal journey
~~ and another dream come true!" Near the end of her diary Alexandra
writes: " The memories from this trip will stay with me forever
as they tenderly touched my heart and soul." We are glad that
Alexandra has chosen to share her diary with us.
Click on TRIP
TO UKRAINE to view this diary.
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TRIP TO UKRAINE
Philip Semanchuk has submitted his photodiary of his trips
to Ukraine. He writes:
"Hi all,
I have traveled to Ukraine twice and I've never made a decent diary
of it, but I've posted some photos that you might enjoy."
http://semanchuk.com/philip/TripToUkraine/
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Six days in Ukraine:
A Traveller's Diary
by Jerome Simpson (1996)
On August 18, 1996, Jerome Simpson set
out from Budapest, Hungary to visit Ukraine. At the end of his account
he wrote:
"My only fear now is that upon returning
to this enchanting land, towns such as Lviv will have been overrun
by Western tourists and more modern cafes than I care to imagine. For
better or for worse? I leave that for you to decide once you have made
your acquaintance with the beautiful region that is Western Ukraine."
We thank Jerome for agreeing to share his
diary with us.
http://www.brama.com/travel/simpson.html
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Ukrainian Trip Memories
In 1995 Joanne Pryhorocki Potter visited
her relatives in western Ukraine. By means of note-taking, tape recorder,
and camera, she documented details of everyday life in rural Ukraine.
Joanne is kindly sharing her journal with us.
http://pages.prodigy.net/l.hodges/joanne1.htm
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Ukraine, A Trip To Remember
Victor H. Pankoski
In September 2005, Victor H. Pankooski
journeyd to Ukraine. He published his journal on his web site. Victor
has kindly agreed to allow us to post his diary of the trip on this
page. In it he writes:
"I now look back fondly upon this trip
of adventure where I rekindled a contact with family
and walked upon the ground of my ancestors in the old country. For the
Ukraine itself though,
I have this feeling of deep concern and Deja Vous all over again."
http://atriptoremember.tripod.com/
“Returning
to the Ancestral Village”
Ken Zinyk
The following is an account of Ken Zinyk's trip to
Ukraine. He has kindly agreed to share his valuable memories and feelings
about this trip.
In
2009, I fulfilled a life-long dream to return to my grandparents’ village.
I
have written a record of my journey entitled “Returning
to the Ancestral Village”,
which I have
attached to this email. I have also included six small photos that
illustrate my story.
Returning
to the Ancestral Village
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