Glyn Thomas
I'm the author of the blog and the book "Telling Tales". I spent a happy decade in Ukraine working and living and am now settled in the UK with my Ukrainian wife and our three children. The book is based loosely on tales from Anya's past most notably the period of the Holodomor.
Telling Tales
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Category Archives: Kiev Life
2 days to go
This could have been a good day…until I was hit by an Italian Refrigerated articulated lorry. The driver was less articulate though – waving his arms and inferring that I was “too small” – typical Italian – but he never … Continue reading
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3 days to go
Well, I have 3 days left in the UK and then I board the plane at 8.05 am at Heathrow to live in the Ukraine – possibly forever. It has been a difficult decision – I am leaving those things which … Continue reading
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