Hello - like the other blog (PrArchT) I traveled to Ukraine (Oct. 2012) the young lady who meet me was lovely but we had no romantic connection. But the translator/guide was a wonderful young lady who remains a friend. I visited 3 cities and was stood up by 2 other ladies. I did get on the internet - not this site and asked a lady to dinner, she later joined this site. We visited for 3 days and I returned to USA. Unfortunately before I could return Russia annexed and Crimea voted to become Russian. This caused many problems and I had to wait until 2015 to return. I spent almost 2 weeks visiting with here and seeing the area. Yes she worked but we made time to see or talk to each other. I asked and she said yes. Now waiting for the government to grant permission for her to come. All this to say that if you have the chance to visit I would highly recommend it. DO your research and make sure you know what to expect but I would return in a minute. I visited the same city stayed in the same hotel and my passport has 2 different stamps. Crazy but she is worth what ever it takes.
Dale
P.S. This was the view from the breakfast balcony, a beautiful view and a great way to start the morning.