Do you like to walk after dark?
I have always loved evening walks in my neighborhoods. I used to feel safe here. I mean in general, with very rare exceptions. If you walk through an unfamiliar neighborhood during the day, you can't imagine how it will look in the evening with all the lightning. You might be greatly surprised :)
But since the recent time, I have noticed that I am not very comfortable outside when it gets dark. Maybe because the last winter was the darkest night for all Ukrainians. It was a tough challenge for me. Maybe because the war is still here and a peaceful place can turn dangerous at any moment (except shelters, of course).
Either way, now all my late walks are fast and nervous.😬 But not this time.😉
So make yourself comfortable, because here is my entry for #WednesdayWalk weekly challenge hosted by 
There is an area in my neighborhood that was which was designed according to the concept of a city within a city. Such quarters are now quite popular in Ukraine. A school or kindergarten, a gym, a supermarket, etc. are being built next to residential buildings. I don't know how justified it is, because what's nearby is not always the best for you, considering the quality or cost.
An amazing combination of colors, shadows, light and reflections...
Anyway, I got an invitation to a public event that was held there. The rain had just stopped, so I thought - why not? Still better than sitting alone at home.
Guests were served chilling wine and snacks. And the general ambiance was pleasant and relaxing.
Even though it rained again, I really liked this late walk. I have never been here after dark. It's really fascinating. I took these pictures with my smartphone, so I beg you pardon for the quality, but I really like to share them.
A couple of weeks ago, an international event YES took place here in Kyiv. I liked one phrase, and I will quote it because these words resonated with me:
"Ukraine, at least Kyiv, from a place where there is a war and you can die at any moment, has turned into an interesting location in the minds of many foreigners, where strange Ukrainians simultaneously desperately fight for survival, celebrate something non-stop in bars and restaurants and work as hard as ever."
Bridges and housing are being built, and roads are being repaired. Thousands of pilgrims from Israel came to Uman, and their police came as well. To help our police. Everything adapts to the new reality. It is a very unique experience.
A novelty has appeared in the real estate market - insurance against damage during shelling. Previously, it was excluded from insurance cases.
I also remembered... There is a park near me. At the beginning of the war, trenches and dugouts were dug there to protect Kyiv. Now sometimes I see kids there playing war with toy automatic rifles. Life takes over.
All right.
My time is over :) I hope you enjoyed our late walk.
Thank you so much for your time, and see you around!
Cheers,
