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I was born in Moldova and lived there until the age of 15. Moldova is neighbouring Ukraine, both having strong ties with each other. I visited Ukraine numerous times. We'd go almost every summer with my family to the Odessan beach, in South West of Ukraine. Me and my younger brother really enjoyed it. They had claw machines everywhere, and we would spend every penny we could get on them. Most summers we'd return from holiday with no toys won. But one summer WE WON 3. We were so happy, it was the highlight of the year for us. :D

Unfortunately because of the war it's not safe to go to that area now, which is a shame as the city of Odessa and its beaches are beautiful and worth visiting.

For me it's very sad to think that the places that I visited may not be there when I go next time. I hope they will be...and Ukraine will be as welcoming as it used to be before the war.

I'm rooting for Ukraine in the conflict as the reason for the invasion doesn't make sense to me. I hope the fighting will stop soon with a good deal for Ukraine.

My personal target for 2023 is to walk the 15 walks listed below, which are supposed to be the best in the UK, according to Conde Nast Traveller https://www.cntraveller.com/gallery/uk-walks (they added 4 more in August 2023)

I have so far completed 12 out of 15. 🥳 I was treating it as a personal NY resolution hence I didn't start the fundraise earlier. But now I think Ukraine needs every help they can get, and I want to help as much as I can.

My next walk will be the longest one, 73 miles, from Knighton to Machynlleth, part of Glyndŵr's Way in Wales. I'm planning to start walking this Saturday on the 16th of September. As it will take me a few days, I'm planning to take my tent with me. ⛺

If you want to support me on the last, but challenging stretch, and the people of Ukraine, I'd very much appreciate your donation for Nova Ukraine 🙏

1. Thames Path: Marlow to Cookham - 5 miles - ✅ 22nd of December 2022

2. Norfolk Coast Path: Cromer to Sheringham - 4.3 miles - ✅ 5th of Feb

3. The Ridgeway: Overton Hill to Sparsholt Firs - 25 miles - ✅ 11th of March

4. South Downs Way: Lewes to Ditchling - 7.5 miles - ✅ 2nd of April

5. South West Coast Path: Padstow to Tintagel - 20.5 miles - ✅ 21st of April

6. The Cleveland Way: Staithes to Robin Hood’s Bay - 18 miles - ✅ 27th to 28th of May

7. Yorkshire Three Peaks from Ribblehead - 24 miles - ✅ 10th and 11th of June

8. West Highland Way: Bridge of Orchy to Fort William - 36 miles - ✅ 27th to 30th of July

9. Cotswold Way: Stroud to Dursley - 10 miles - ✅ 18th of August

10. Offa’s Dyke: Pandy to Hay-on-Wye - 17 miles - ✅ 19th to 20th of August

11. Pennine Way: Kinder Scout Loop - 10.5 miles - ✅ 2nd of September

12. Hadrian’s Wall Path: Housesteads to Sycamore Gap - 5 miles - ✅ 3rd of September

13. Glyndŵr's Way: Knighton to Machynlleth - 73 miles - ✅ 16th to 21st of September

14. Wales Coast Path: Nefyn to Aberdaron - 25 miles - ✅ 21st to 22nd of October

15. Southern Upland Way: Over the Galloway Hills - 22 miles ✅ 2nd to 3rd of December