{"id":2772,"date":"2017-09-03T15:01:09","date_gmt":"2017-09-03T15:01:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/hghstories.com\/?p=2772"},"modified":"2022-09-19T07:33:50","modified_gmt":"2022-09-19T07:33:50","slug":"small-vacation-on-south-of-ukraine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hghstories.com\/en\/small-vacation-on-south-of-ukraine\/","title":{"rendered":"Micro-vacation in the south of Ukraine"},"content":{"rendered":"

It has happened like that, that over the past two years we didn\u2019t had a vacation. And then came the moment of no return for this summer. Work shaft, preparing for a rally, expedition, business trip. But we found 4 days)
\nOf course, I worked for the generator of brilliant ideas, and this is what we got along the route:<\/p>\n

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Well, and from Kropyvnytsky to Kharkov) Google just can\u2019t add more points to the route))<\/p>\n

On August 23, we packed things and left towards Kakhovka. Before 22:00 it didn\u2019t work out to start, but what can we do?))))
\nThe choice fell on the Melitopol highway, as it is believed that it is better than Nikopol one)) Maybe so, but it\u2019s rather conditional better. On the way, we came across much more reckless people than we did – they drove to this track on Lada Kalina without wrenches, a rope or other joy, broke one wheel on the road, somehow changed it to a less leaky spare tire, drove it and went on the emergency gang drive at the speed of a sick snail, cheerfully carving sparks. Compassion did not allow us to pass by, we took both of them and a wheel to our car, drove to the only 24h tire service – about 20 km or more, waited until the wheel was fixe and took them back. It turned out it was great, that we\u2019ve made a company to them – they needed wrenches to install the wheels))))
\nHonestly, it was the first time our passengers caused me such a state – I sat quite strenuously and with a small knife in my fist. But everything was fine) And it\u2019s good that my state wasted in vain)) Many times we took stoppers with us, but such never happened)
\nAs a result, I got to the steering wheel at about 4 a.m. and slight after the 6 am we were in Kakhovka in the parking lot of the hotel, which we really liked when we were buying the Hedgy there. I don\u2019t remember the name of the hotel itself, but on the ground floor there is the restaurant “Vecornits\u0456”. Very tasty food, large portions (I was done with one serving of salad) and very polite and friendly staff. Who will be in those places – highly recommend)
\nI must say that after the exit from the Melitopol highway, I drove the same 110 – 120 km\/h, but I do not advise doing this in a car of another class)
\nSunrise in the steppe is an incredible beauty… How much I think about that – still can\u2019t find the words(( Boundless steppe with rare islands of small curly trees, orange-pink rays of the sun and flocks of frightened birds, an incomparable smell of hot dry grass … Unfortunately I haven\u2019t done photos there.
\nAfter some sleep, we had a hearty breakfast and drove to Askania-Nova. I dreamed of getting there for many years.<\/p>\n

Unfortunately, this year the reserve in the steppe was closed for visiting ((But we were very pleased to wander through the “enclosure” part – the animals delight the audience one by one)) Today this zebra, tomorrow \u2013 different one, and the first – goes to the steppe to comrades)))<\/p>\n

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We\u2019ve fed nutrias with a purchased in advance bread, admired pink flamingos, magnificent bisons and a host of other birds, horned and equine)
\nAnd then we crossed the road and went for a walk around the arboretum … Friends say that back in 2008 it was complete ruined. Now it\u2019s great there! At first it was not clear why you had come – just a piece of an ordinary city park – nothing outstanding, nothing interesting – hornbeams, oaks, linden trees. And then suddenly you find yourself in an unusual place)) The paths are either paved with stone or sand, everything is neatly trimmed, groomed and combed, signed and numbered… I don\u2019t know for how long or by what means they grew ginkgo more than 10 meters high… And many other trees. I was struck by the well-thought-out irrigation system: a system of grooves was laid throughout the park around each tree and bush, and somewhere there is a reservoir that opens at night and water flows from it by gravity through all these grooves and collects somewhere. Very simple and effective, but I think a lot of thoughtful digging was required)))<\/p>\n

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Interestingly, peacocks, pheasants and other animals walk everywhere completely freely))<\/p>\n

Despite the evening, we did not find a single rubbish in the park. And it\u2019s not the ministers who clean it so carefully, although they do that too – people don\u2019t spoil there! It’s great!
\nHighly recommend visiting this wonderful place!
\nIn the evening we returned to Kakhovka to the same hotel and had a hearty dinner)
\nThe next morning we packed and went looking for a salty pink lake …
\nI read about them and really wanted to get at least to one of them, found that there is one on the way to Odessa near the village of Grigorovka … We arrived, and there was nothing like that(((( It turned out to be not that Grigorovka, we were looking for. But we were not taken aback and drove to Dofinovka. We arrived, looked at the sea and decided to eat first, meet with friends, and then think what to do next. By that time it was already afternoon. While we had managed with our gastronomic needs, it was already getting dark and it was decided to go to 411 battery in Odessa – there is a fleet of military equipment there. Well, at least somewhere I needed to show myself))) First we politely moved through the exposure of different-sized guns and anti-aircraft guns, looked at a tiny combat I-16 fighter and moved to the armored train.<\/p>\n

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Then my climbing nature could not be stopped. We climbed onto the roof, walked around and found a way to climb inside)) Unfortunately, most of that is already rusty, so I had to climb very carefully by braces and steel cables, and some places were wiped with slippers, of someone like us, to the mirror state)))
\nWhen we got out, it was already completely dark. We rented electric motor-scooters and went to inspect the rest of the park)))) Until now, from a two-wheeled vehicle, I only sat on a bicycle, and here I had almost a motorcycle – gas on the steering wheel handle, brakes there also and stable, wide wheels)) I I liked it)) We got off, went to touch the coastal guns. I saw such once at Cape Fiolent, it seems. But there is larger tangibly there, but without the guns themselves.
\nAnd then the turn came to the anti-mine trawler. A civil ladder to the upper deck is welded to it. For sure \u2013 nothing can remain unexplored))) Well, we went around it, inspected it, and I listened with pleasure to a lecture on the equipment and purpose of all the protrusions and holes. I was brave to went inspecting ship\u2019s head and found myself sitting on the fifth point and in some perplexity. My foot knee-deep went to CLUSES! Yes – now I know this word well))) An anchor chain hole, sheathed with metal and at 45 degrees to the surface. Exactly the diameter of my paws … The first thought was that the bones are intact. Well, so – a leg heavy wounded. I listened for my arrogance … along the way of getting first aid … On the way back I was not so vigorously moving. Well, I had to) that’s distinguished)
\nFrom there we drove back to Dofinovka, stopping to pick up friends. Once again, the gastronomic question arose, and it was midnight on the street. As it turned out, in Odessa at this time it is difficult to find food without driving to the center. We stopped at a couple of gas stations, tried to find some kind of pizzeria or something like that … They again relied on the navigator and traveled in a circle around the only place found. As a result, we went at the voice prompts of our friends) We ordered pizza and sausages for everyone and went to the sea.
\nWe arrived, started to unload, and I realized that my paw is not just heavy wounded, but it is also sprained in the ankle very well. I can\u2019t step on. I also listened about myself and my heroisms)))) But the sea was magnificent – tolerably cool, slightly waved)) And most importantly, on this beach there are no bars, discos and other joys – just the sea. A very interesting effect is obtained if you put a bottle of water on the switched on flashlight on your phone – such a soft light) beautiful. We got our food and were upset. It\u2019s good that we took pizza, because two large foil boxes contained only two sausages and small boiled potatoes in a row … Well, let them live well.
\nWe got a lot of pleasure from a quiet peaceful conversation under the soft rustling of the sea, but at 3 a.m. we were knocked down and everyone went to bed.
\nWhen I frantically thought out the places of staying before leaving, I came across information that the famous Koktebel-jazz festival was being held in Ilyichevsk (Chernomorsk) from September 24 to 27. With my love for this music, I could not pass by. And, as usual, I dreamed of getting there for many years. And here – here it is)))
\nWe sat down, let’s go. At first we tried to find where to eat, but the city was again not very prepared, and in the middle of the day, in more or less decent places, everything was eaten and packed with tea-drinking festival people. But we \u201cconquered this kindergarten\u201d and still found a place to eat! And very tasty and for the very reasonable money)))
\nThen we went to find out the conditions for placing ourselves at the festival. It turned out that we can put up a tent, but we can\u2019t bring food and sharp objects into the territory … Here’s a setup. And the words in the program did not tell us anything know from that day, the sea was very cold and a strong wind was blowing. At the moment, our friends decided to dispel our doubts and called to invite us to a concert of Irish music in some cafe. Jolly\u2019s Group.
\nBefore the concert, we stopped by for a birthday party, simultaneously finding in the city a little shop of our beloved \u201cVatsak\u201d. I tried a lot of sweets (of “industrial” production) and these cakes and pies conquered not only me, but also everyone who tried them from my friends and acquaintances.
\nMerry company, hot tea and great music – what else is needed for a pleasant evening?))) If the leg was fine \u2013 it could be better))
\nDo not punish me much for the video – shot it on the phone ((((<\/p>\n