A Summer Picnic in Ukraine. 🇺🇦

Last weekend we decided to go for a drive outside of the city and enjoy some nature with friends. The only thing that interrupted our peaceful picnic with friends was what Russia did the night's before.
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[@frankmontague7544]

❤ LOVE these Normal Life videos!!! 💚 LOVE from IRELAND 💚 SLAVA UKRAINI 💙 💛

[@susansmith9263]

Beautiful and they drive on the same side as here in the US.😊 Looks so enjoyable. The Dnieper River, so refreshing. Such unspoiled scenery where new meets old. The weather too, looks very comfortable.🌤 It's a shame that the small towns near Kyiv that once were the jewels of Ukraine, are devastated beyond recognition...Bucha, Irpin, Hostomel.😔 Слава Україні Героям Слава 🇺🇲

[@maxschegol9445]

Спасибо за теплые слова! Буча, Ирпень, Гостомель на 80% восстановлены

[@MostIntelligentMan]

everyone drives on right side, cept england, australia and japan

[@vidong1704]

They are being rebuilt

[@susansmith9263]

@@vidong1704 yes, they are, although the reconstruction of the 3 settlments alone require billions in hryvnias, survivors remain broken.😔

[@jipikayej]

Summer looks gorgeous if there were easy reach to Kyiv rn Id consider going as I would like support the small busineses, cafes and hotels and let them know international people are with them. Ukraine deserves the best!! ❤😢

[@maxschegol9445]

Думаю, после нашей общей победы, у вас будет хороший шанс!

[@maxv3247]

You can visit Lviv. It's near the border with Poland.

[@carolwilliams8511]

After seeing all the devastation near Kherson it is lovely to see a part of Ukraine that is still peaceful and green.

[@fedosek]

Who caused that devastation?

[@Poetry4Us]

@@anthonydowling3356 moskalnya caused it, how is delaying counter offensive is in favour for ukraine and spening time moving people to safety ? nice fake accocunt pssssy

[@carolwilliams8511]

​@@fedosek War. Started by Russia. Illegal and criminal invasion.

[@janrah3881]

​@@fedosek Russia.

[@janrah3881]

​@@anthonydowling3356 wrong!

[@rezamotori5709]

Ever since i saw that romantic painting by Ivan Aivazovsky "Ice in the Dnjepr"(1872) , i have always wanted to see the Dnjepr twice, once in summer and once in winter when there is ice!

[@Chavacano]

UA💙💛 Сумно, що добрі люди в Україні змушені вести цю небажану війну. Але українці сильні люди. Храни Боже Україну.

[@carolwilliams8511]

Agree. Russia started this for no good reason.

[@the-real-pawook]

I was born and raised in Kyiv, but left it 5y ago, thanks to your videos I'm able to visit it from time to time virtually

[@sarahjane8949]

Oh that’s wonderful where did you move to 5 years ago? I really hope Ukraine will be at peace soon 🤗

[@the-real-pawook]

@@sarahjane8949 lived couple years in Ternopil (Ukraine’s west), then moved to Poland

[@sarahjane8949]

@@the-real-pawook oh ok good for you 👏👏👏👏 Poland supposed to be a beautiful country so take care of yourself 🤗

[@TropicLuv]

What a wonderful way to spend the day with friends in such a beautiful place. It’s hard to believe that so much tragedy has hit this country.

[@carolwilliams8511]

I know😢. F... ing Russia 😠

[@vidong1704]

A picnic, at least in Ukraine implies a celebration. Having a topless celebration with a wide grin while there are corpses floating down the river not far from there and people losing their houses and many drowning does not look good, imho. If I were you, I'd show more sensitivity. All these things you do are great, but your huge smiles in such moments are a bit out of place, imo. Normal life is different from what appears to be a celebration. Your latest video about a bombed out supermarket in which people died also was advertised with another happy smile. It appears to some people that you are rejoicing at the death/ destruction. A calm face would be more appropriate. This reminds me of a group of envoys from a certain SE Asian country who were in Germany and who stood at the Holocaust memorials while smiling widely. Totally insensitive.

[@spaskachifutska8985]

Ukrainians are divided ,new generations will obey the new master USa and the older still like Russia .

[@wh1teshark964]

@@carolwilliams8511 u mean usa

[@user-pe4ii3ht5i]

Thank you for filming it has brought me to memories I love Ukraine and how chill there is

[@fluffyres6107]

Johnny have you ever considered getting your own Dacha?

[@alexeyvishnyakov8132]

gosh i miss vytachiv, spent there all my childhood summers... i've been away from ukraine for several months and just wanna thank you for a piece of home 💛💙

[@JohnnyFD]

You're welcome. I hope you get to come back safely soon.

[@alexeyvishnyakov8132]

@@JohnnyFD thanx!

[@allove27612]

Ok guys. According to my android, atomic "guys" counter, the official guys count during this video was 49 +/- 1 guys which equates to 1.25 guys/minute. I'm a little disappointed considering the last video was 1.31 guys/minute. I'm so thankful we didn't do Shots for this video.

[@AJS90210]

😂😂😂

[@80sretro8]

Its incredible how normal your day to day life is.

[@carolwilliams8511]

Nice to see.

[@ecarpo3479]

While poor,ordinary Ukrainian men are being sent to the slaughter in the east.

[@tetispinkman9135]

​@@ecarpo3479 so easy to manipulate with words, isn't it? 😉 For some reason you don't go to videos "hanging out in Novosibirsk" and you don't print there - "Russians are being sent to death in foreign country". Why don't you do that , eh?

[@vitabilash3386]

​@@ecarpo3479Ви, росіяни, ніколи не отримаєте Україну. Ви згинете на нашій землі, дикі брехливі варвари.

[@barbararoll]

thanks for this video its nice to see what life is like when there are no bombs etc. what a beautiful country

[@ritanagel3554]

Love your videos 😊 You make me want to move to Ukraine as well 🎉 SLAVA UKRAINI ❤❤❤

[@carolwilliams8511]

I hope many people will move there after this war is over. To help rebuild and heal the country.

[@TerryFrench-px2uy]

trying to outshine Putin all you need is a Horse

[@joedirt7553]

Johnny needs a Lion.

[@JJ-vy2rh]

He does outshine Putin

[@danielschannel701]

There you have a real man in Ukraine.

[@sonicmoj1]

I'm concerned about Johnny. His waistline and chest measurements are too big for his height. Body fat percentage is probably above the norm for his height. I just hope nothing bad happens to him for his health.

[@danielschannel701]

He's got lots of muscle there on top!

[@bcde]

100% of people get ill and die, regardless of their body fat percentage. Don't worry about johnny; he's living the life. What did you do today?

[@catfordprepper]

I assume Johnny knows he needs to go on a diet. I just supported my wife, by eating radish, gem lettuce and tomatoes. She had croutons and olives too. I had mayo and a piece of dark chocolate (with Earl Grey). I am 6 foot, 13.5 stone and nearing 50. My d6 is about to be pulled too, due to an assault 30 years ago. I am apprehensive about eating. My daughter’s friend’s father and my church friend died outside Kidbrooke station 2 months ago. He was 38. He played front in amateur South African rugby when he was 22 etc. I talked to him about trying to diet etc a year ago, but I didn’t say he needed to diet. But it was there. He ate so much over Xmas, I was concerned. I miss him. He had two jokes. Why are you eating that? It’s nacho lunch. In a foreign accent, you say, I am from Oxford, can you not tell by my accent. I was not close enough for him to tell me jokes. He was an accountant. But he put up the Xmas decorations and helped to make the coffee. He was kind.

[@sonicmoj1]

@@bcde I drank my raw cold pressed celery juice then went to CrossFit to do Murph grounded for 1hr on the grass and my waistline is 30" being 6'0" weighing in at 166 lbs. I feel good. Body fat is definitely a little less than Johnny.

[@sonicmoj1]

@@bcde Good thing you're not a doctor. 100% of people are born and finish a professional degree and die. What a great blanket statement? Please tell me you're not next in line to run Apple/Microsoft or any Fortune 500 company with that thought process.

[@StevenPrewitt]

That's the definition of a perfect day!!!! Loving the content as always many blessings from Indiana

[@RustyB5000]

Is there any way you could take us on a tour of Dnipro someday soon? I know it's kinda close to the front and dangerous. I love your channel -- thanks!

[@Mr.Massenko]

No it's not, I'm perfectly fine)

[@RobsWorldAdventures]

I absolutely love these stores, they are every where, even places you never suspected, i mean everywhere! and always with great stock! it was Great meeting you earlier, i hope we can meet again! ☺

[@artlife6210]

ahahh! the thumbnail reminds me of George Costanza posing for photos😂stay safe Johnny!!

[@DarkstarDarth]

Burt Reynolds pose...lol

[@josepbenito1625]

So happy to see more of Andre in your videos :)

[@Jun-ix7zw]

Is this dude ever NOT the third wheel? lol

[@danielschannel701]

He needs his own GF.

[@joan1547]

Such a bloody shame those people.have to suffer all this shit it's just got to end soon for everybody peace and luv.xx

[@spaskachifutska8985]

Yeah this war is so terrible that people are having picnics

[@jstravelers4094]

​@@spaskachifutska8985Aren't they allowed to have picnics when Russian missiles aren't flying? Can't they try to continue with life as normal as they can?

[@hermeslove3911]

My Ukraine IS BEAUTIFUL and will stand forever!!!!!

[@danielcargill8019]

Awesome field with view of the river

[@JoanDoris1]

Grocery store looks like a Ukrainian Whole Foods.

[@vladrazym9955]

Thanks a lot for showing us beautiful placement like this. I personally didn't know about it😮 Also, it was filmed before the horrible terrorist act of russia in the south of Ukraine where they destroyed the dam...

[@justinemot2282]

27 dollars is quite expensive for a basket of fruits - but sure they looked beautiful, you instagram ready picnic person!

[@Bernard-wv7sr]

It’s expensive because of russia, beside the war , they bombing and mine our plants , farms , fields , that’s why producing and delivering fruits became expensive, normal price it’s 10$ in supermarket, home made coast even cheaper

[@kovalskibethyname]

I can tell that Johnny has learned that you can eat really good for quite cheap in Ukraine

[@MCarrick-ss7xc]

How do I count the ways, more beautiful then a summer day.

[@user-ou9rj4mb1d]

How I miss barbecues in nature near the lake. Watched with pleasure. Thank you!🇺🇦❤️

[@nextop81]

Thank you for keeping and bringing more awareness about Ukraine. You are awesome👍👍👍👍💪💪

[@jazzenthuiagirl]

Ukraine is so beautiful. I can't wait until the war is finally over so I can visit.

[@alfonspekala]

You can do it right know, people travel back and forth between Poland and Ukraine

[@jazzenthuiagirl]

@@alfonspekala Johnny actually recommended recently that I wait a few months until hopefully things are safer.

[@sarahjane8949]

@@jazzenthuiagirl Yes do not go over there while there is a war on 💯👍👍👍

[@yuliiar9067]

​@@jazzenthuiagirltravelling disaster, 24hours in the buss will not make visitors so exited. I'm in the buss right now from Kyiv to Krakiw😅. Better next year to visit Kyiv, Lviv and Crimea💛💙 or winter Bukovel any time, near to Poland border.

[@jazzenthuiagirl]

@@yuliiar9067 Stay safe. :)

[@bfig6482]

Beautiful way to spend the day. It’s truly amazing how by the waterfront it was so peaceful and there is a war going on. Crazy to think. I couldn’t imagine what Americans would be like if they were in that situation.

[@maxschegol9445]

Посмотри на Джонни, вопросы исчезнут;))

[@tetispinkman9135]

I mean, in the first few months nothing was like this. But you can't be stressed for more than an year. You need to live on

[@Vicky-bi2so]

Life goes on. People got used to it

[@ukraine4431]

Який молодець, сказав: "Будь ласка один багет з сиром" українською? та ще й "Доброго ранку!" 😘

[@imaginaryuser]

Glorious sights 😃

[@goblintown]

Dude that thumbnail! 🤣🤣

[@maxiehess1340]

A picnic in a war...lol

[@carolwilliams8511]

Keeping spirits up. If you could die tomorrow wouldn't you be making the most of your time?

[@rodriotero1559]

dolse and bannana

[@paulheydarian1281]

Looks like this naughty bear ate all the yummy food. 🐻😋😉

[@Poetry4Us]

im glad to see kachka doing alright

[@sarahjane8949]

Oh my God that beach and water is absolutely gorgeous 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗

[@adambolotov1809]

Bro what's going on, mr Bald is visited Mongolia without you )

[@infineon20]

That girl with you is beautiful

[@isaaknewtone6646]

You should explore Kyiv a bit more by going somewhere outside the downtown area of Bessarabska square/Khreshatyk street. It's not dangerous to go to other districts, Kyiv is a safe city nowadays (in terms of crime situation). Here are a few places for you to visit: 1. Family park at vdnh kyiv. That's the place where average Ukrainians like to spend their weekends with families. Best to visit it on weekend daytime. 2. "Natalka" Park and Obolon embankment street - also a nice place to walk and spend time at. Take an uber to Golf Center and from there you can go either left or right direction. 3. A few nice restaurants right on the Dnipro River: Mayak, Villa Riviera, Veranda, Prichal, Havana 4. A few places to party/spend time in a pool during summer: Osocor Residence Sobi Club 5. Kyiv Food Market and bar "Molodist" (best time to visit Fri or Sat evening

[@e-mailbericht218]

Hoe lekker het eten eruit ziet!👍

[@yessy6496]

i was impress about the guy smoking and turning off the cigarette on he's shoes and these is why ukraine is a decent place even under a unprovoked war i am def going to ukraine after the war i see a lot ppl speak English too

[@SeaJay_Oceans]

Wow, I saw that thumbnail, and thought it was Alex Jones ?

[@spaskachifutska8985]

Alex Jones is not woke like Johnny

[@rowlandcrew]

Hi Jon, I assume you have been to besarabski rynok. I remember its not like whole foods or silpo, but wanted to ask for your description of besarabski now. It was always the best place to go because it had the most variety, unlike the small stores in the street level big buildings. thank you

[@JohnnyFD]

It has a lot of variety and fresh fruit, but I hate that the prices aren't marked and they're always over charging. I refuse to shop there for that reason.

[@RuZZkiy-Vanka]

The prices are way higher than in any of shops or at babushka's outdoor markets. Johnny would've paid $50 on Besarabski for the stuff he bought for $27. Before the war everything was like 50-60% cheaper than now.

[@Ikeyilmaz]

Looks like your right biceps was ruptured ?

[@victoriagorodnianska157]

Mezhyhiria Kyiv sea. You will love it

[@JohnnyFD]

I wanted to visit, but I've heard it might still be mined and off limits.

[@user-oe2rm4lf1d]

Гарно відпочив!!!

[@shakostarsun]

I missed you in Chisinau by a day I think lol well I'll be over there in about four years I need to save up some $$$$ before my next trip that way.

[@yasik9393]

Ahh, that's where my aunt lived, right by Besarabskij rynok

[@jakeo1209]

Prevet tezka. My uncle and aunt lived on Krasnoarmejskaya #1, right on the corner of Kreschatik. I am a little shocked to see your name. Yasik was the nickname my mother gave me when I was born.

[@quantumeseboy]

Love Georgian food!

[@barbarianblood2316]

It’s so good🤘

[@drhifi100]

I like your videos, But I hate the title of this video. Please change it asap. This title will be picked up by propagandists. Life in Ukraine is NOT a PICNIC. It is life in HELL for many. So don't have your title paint it rosy. Thanks .

[@bart170]

Thank you so much for making this video! Its important that we show the real beauty of Ukraine and its people. We will all go to Ukraine and help rebuild the economy after war is over. SLAVA UKRAINA

[@ukraine4431]

I hope you won't change your mind 😊

[@bart170]

@@ukraine4431 In many ways Ukraine have what it takes to become a modern tourist attraction. Young people speaking english, focused on modernizing and embrace technology. Combine this with rich history, beautiful scenery, great food and low prices for tourists - the country will grow fast. We just need to kick the terrorists out of the country first and chase them to the Haag.

[@jaz1789]

Cool friends

[@DC-rh3ix]

Great people!!

[@marksaar9698]

So beautiful you are in picnic 😅

[@chrisdymyd2669]

Can you do an Orc roast picnic next?

[@maxschegol9445]

Отличная идея)

[@chrisdymyd2669]

Don’t forget the apple

[@cristobalmorales2959]

In Texas you go out to the grass in the country a dozen types of bugs will make you red with bites. Is Ukraine free of that no chiggers or mosquitoes or biting flies?

[@JohnnyFD]

Very few. I didn't get bit at all that day.

[@RuZZkiy-Vanka]

It sucks being near lake or river in the evening, the rest of the day they don't bite at all

[@saocir]

dolce and banana

[@MrDmbobcat]

Johnny's laugh is the best

[@shakpro4296]

What's the temp.?

[@danielschannel701]

Looks like 73 F? 68 F water?

[@vitamin.2570]

Красиво жить не запретиш 😎. 🤙

[@petrsi2490]

Nice place and picnic and I see you had Polish snacks 🙂

[@modabdoub3742]

This Asian guy is funny

[@markclayton626]

Great day had by all👍

[@RuZZkiy-Vanka]

Is Ocean Plaza on metro station Lybidska still open?

[@JohnnyFD]

Yes, but it changed owners.

[@nashdapistolshrimp8641]

Watch out for flying shovels. 😬

[@Red.bulldozer3]

Johnny should not expose his body and lay in open ground as he will be target for the russians mistaken as a spy 😂

[@user-gb8uf6nu2c]

Вітачів

[@helenvarner5787]

Depiction of a very happy life in war torn Ukraine with all the comforts. Does the government help people less fortunate than you and your buddies.? Glad you are safe and having so much fun. ❤

[@maxschegol9445]

У нас люди привыкли жить (выживать), без поддержки правительства ;)

[@Al_exius]

What is the name of this place where you went?

[@wilburbonzo]

The paintings in the gallery were really good are they watercolors?

[@chrisconny2285]

Nice Apple "Bottom" jeans right Johnny lol

[@Misael8924]

Johnny ! I thought you were a bear with that thumbnail tempting those gay dude's who chase them😆

[@JAIMEAYMERICHFANS]

Gay dudes who rides them

[@absfinal]

not bad 9 pullups

[@shirleynelson1073]

I am not a doctor or medical professional. Seek a medical professional for medical advice. If I have a leg cramp I realize I haven't been drinking enough hydrating fluids that are healthy. I'll drink some fluids to get hydrated if I have a leg cramp. When one works out and perspires a lot one can become dehydrated and cause leg and foot cramps. So when I know I am going to work on my garden I'll make sure that early in the morning I have some fluids like a green smoothie, about 1 cup of coffee and no more than 2 cups and a tall glass of water with lemon and ACV with an early morning 7amish breakfast that is sunny side up eggs and bacon or something similar. Then I will work hard on my garden and will not have any problems. This is my workout. If I don't pay attention and become dehydrated than have a leg cramp or foot cramp I will drink a tall cup of water and of course stand up and make sure my foot is flat on the floor plus if I can, I will have green smoothie. He might have a magnesium, calcium, potassium or sodium deficiency causing leg cramps and he might have been drinking too much alcohol or coffee.. He should drink more good quality water every day like about a liter of water every day or combination of water, smoothies, almond milk and some juices to spread out the variety of ways to take in more fluids so he's more hydrated. . List of drinks that would help get rid of and prevent leg and foot cramps: Tall glass of water with a tablespoon of apple cider vintager and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice. Tomato Juice has potassium, magnesium and calcium. The V8 low sodium vegetable juice is a great green or red veggie juice. Orange Juice has potassium and magnesium and calcium. I actually will eat a grapefruit or orange rather than drink just juice. Almond Milk has calcium and sometimes magnesium and potassium. Coconut Water has potassium, magnesium and calcium. Beet juice has potassium, magnesium and calcium. My beet juice is mixed with carrot juice. Spinach green smoothie with almond milk, coconut water, banana, yogurt, blueberries, apple juice or grape juice or lemon juice and kale. If I have spent all morning working on my garden I may partake in a tall cup of beer with my lunch at the nearby Irish Pub. Although beer is dehydrating it actually can in my opinion oxygenate the blood which is probably why it feels refreshing to have a beer after being in the sun for a long time and working out. Working out or gardening depletes oxygen in my opinion and a beer can oxygenate in my opinion. I may be wrong about this but I do feel refreshed after working out in the hot sun and then having a cold beer with a slice of lime like a corona with lime. But really, the better option is probably a green smoothie and a tall cup of water with some lemon and ACV and not a beer.

[@Poetry4Us]

yea u dont have toxic black 15 year males outside convience store waiting to rob you and flash u with there gun , much much more pros than cons that's for sure

[@kneehowma4474]

Please keep your shirt on!

[@adrianhudek9111]

My next holiday will be Ukraine and meeting with Jonny Boy

[@danielschannel701]

Johnny reminds me of my brother in looks, so I like watching him.

[@bcde]

imagine..

[@steven9541]

Hilarious she walks down the street like she's leaving 😂😂😂just admit it already😂

[@boxieboxer3097]

that is like amsterdam wtf?

[@yuliiar9067]

Ukraine is so big to be only Amsterdam, u will find so many different spots to be at😊

[@yuliiar9067]

Ukraine is so big to be only Amsterdam, u will find so many different spots to be at😊

[@xperiaxperia1511]

Nice power girl

[@Dr.Z73]

That thumbnail. So good. Lol.

[@Matt_from_Florida]

Ironic that just over a year ago the Nissan Qashqai was built in a factory in *Saint 'P', Russia!*

[@user-ct2py2rb6k]

Author has his own suv car and he could visit a lot of another nice places which are situated not too far from his appartment

[@miskee11]

how much do you bench press bro

[@wkdgrneyes]

Glad it's Summer somewhere

[@dtang3288]

9:43 is that a sumo wrestler?

[@carolwilliams8511]

Love the pink shirt Johnny 😊

[@jaysimpson6857]

$27 for 6 large containers of fruit and a bread stick? That’s about the same price as here in the U.K. The Ukrainian people get such a bad deal in so many ways.

[@jaysimpson6857]

@@borsch_99 That’s crazy they’ll go as low as 100 UAH, our fruit even out of season/imported stays roughly around the same price all year round, high. Anyway thanks for your informative reply.

[@jizz-stain2003]

Johnny went to expensive supermarket with imported fruits, it's called Le Silpo. Local fruits and berries are cheaper, but still kinda expensive because of the war. For example cherries are usually from Melitopol, but since this city is occupied, there are no cherries from there

[@Vicky-bi2so]

That’s a fancy supermarket, you can find much cheaper at local bazaar or even other supermarkets

[@RuZZkiy-Vanka]

That's just a fancy supermarket. Just find babushka's market in any other place and buy it much cheaper. The prices skyrocketed after February 2022 though, everything was 50-60% cheaper than now.

[@deadgamer21]

Supposed to keep the nips behind a pay wall 😂

[@user-sl3bx6gj3]

Cashka is hot! 😅

[@myhoose90]

OMG put the shirt back on......think of the children

[@Vicky-bi2so]

Lol

[@NikitaBenCarter]

funny to have a Dutch town as a shopping centre in Ukraine what was it called the place you went to ?

[@user-gb8uf6nu2c]

Мануфактура

[@NikitaBenCarter]

@@user-gb8uf6nu2c thanks :)

[@kevincain6942]

Johnny, do you always have a cold ? Why can’t you breath through your nose ?