“East is East, and West is West, and never the twain shall meet”
- Rudyard Kipling
Was Kipling thinking about the Ukraine when he wrote this? Even the name of the country, Ukraine, if translated means ‘Borderland’. High-end fashion, new, trendy restaurants, and countless museums and cultural attractions have made Kiev the most sought after city of the Ukraine. I agree this is a wonderful city where one will find all the eases and comforts of the western world but when I travel I want to go deeper, go different, don’t you? If you are like me and want a real treat, visit Lviv.
Located just 6 hours from Kiev, you will find a charming city full of character, atmosphere, and above all great coffee. Be sure to take a break from the touring and take a seat in one of those small family style coffeehouses scattered in the historical center and enjoy a cup of Lviv coffee. The Lviv Coffee Factory opened in 1971 and has since been pouring the “good stuff” to all those that visit.
During my visits to Lviv I always make time to enjoy my good ole' “Cup of Joe”- black, no cream! I also order one (only to start, of course) of the tarts that are always staring at me with their enticing eyes and come hither smell. They always look so lonely on their shelf under the register so being the nice guy that I am, I always rescue 1 (alright you got me- 2). At times, I stop to think about my waistline but come on, indulging is so much more fun and adventurous!
After your mid-morning snack, go out and explore this beautiful city with a visit to Ploshcha Rynok (market square), the Dominican Roman Catholic Church and the Galician Seym (Parliament). After your discovery mission has ended, find a nice café and enjoy a leisurely and relaxed lunch. One tip of advice for your lunch – order the borscht! This may be your only chance in life to enjoy an authentic (and delicious) bowl of borscht and be sure to ask for extra sour cream.
Lviv will enchant you, go be enchanted...
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