For those also on holiday
Cheers!
Currently at the beach in Gdansk. It was either that or wander the city streets and tourist stuff with the rest of the tourists. Cycling to the beach was the better option… so far done 16.7km!
2017 – Europe and Japan
No photos.
It may surprise you, but sometimes we are not actually taking photos. For example, during the unexpected thunderstorm while we in the Praga district of Warsaw. There are no photos of wet cyclists seeking refuge under a tram stop shelter. Nor are there any photos of me trying to use the ticket vending machine for the tram (one of which was broken) – and why is it that the ticket vending machines are not under cover!?!
The good news is that we riding with Bromptons. We merely folded the bikes and boarded the number 74 tram instead.
You’ll have to make do with this photo from the Neon Museum.
Things you see… pt 2
You can buy a balloon or have you photo take with the bunch – we decided on neither. Looked good though!
The tower in Warsaw had a display of items created out of metal. But we decided not to pay 20ztl to see them – ones in the foyer and at the top were fine!
Warsaw was… hot!
Watching the weather I thought…ah the heat front in Europe won’t get as far as Poland. Yep, I was wrong.
But on the up side there is always opportunity for lody!
Thankfully, there was some amazing icream available right around the corner from our hotel! They do different flavours every day – and do coffee too. Ah – what luck.
It was so good, we went back before catching the train to Gdansk. Thankfully we can walk quick – despite the cobblestones.
Things you see on holiday…
There was nothing else on the van to inform me about the company….
What is cycling with your Brompton like overseas?
Awesome! It’s great because the bike fits me, and I know how it performs. Usually on holiday when you wanted to cycle you spent time trying to understand the bike share system of the city… (app, credit card whatever system) and hopefully the bike you picked would perform ok, but adjusted to your height etc. At least this way we are in control- if we get a flat we can fix it.
Little did I know, but this tyre was flat when I took this…. we had stopped for coffee.
Have we had a flat tyre? Yes. So far we’ve had a flat in Berlin, and one in Warsaw. I blame the large amount of glass on the roads, footpaths, bike lanes! Thankfully we brought a three spares – but we bought a couple more yesterday after getting the second one – not wanting to tempt fate. On the bright side the shop was literally on the same block as our hotel – magic!
Are there any downsides? Probably the size of the suitcase – which isn’t a problem itself. But pulling it over cobblestones is annoying to say the least. There is also the lack of storage space on trains, because you really can’t lift them to be placed above your head.
Things I have learnt…
1. That the enigma code was broken by Polish mathematicians in Poznan – they passed their information to the English at the beginning of World War II. Here is a picture of where these mathematicians worked.
2. Sometimes the best coffee are in the least expected spots. For example, the best coffee we found in Berlin was in the bottom of a communist showcase building on Karl Marx avenue. Yum!
3. Free High Speed Internet does not mean that it’ll work. For some reason Helen could upload her photos from her iPad, but I couldn’t. Weird hey? So anyway here is a photo you would have otherwise missed thanks to the very high speed internet here in Warsaw.
4. Pavlova probably originated in Germany! Poland seems to enjoy Pavlova and Pavlova derivatives much more than Aussies.
5. You’ve got to be careful on Warsaw’s big roads – best to stick to the footpat !!! The small roads are o.k.
6. A lot of people will assemble to watch two prentend goats butt heads at 12 noon?
It’s warm in Warsaw…
Yes folks the “European heatwave” has reached Warsaw. It’s somewhere between 32-29. The heat is not as oppressive as home, and the shade is quite nice. Tomorrow it’s suppose to be around 33/34 so we will stick to museums.
Today has been a cycling day around the old town… and the older town. A lot of tourists about. We’ve had some nice iced coffee and iced tea – and red current cheesecake – yummo! Which has sustained us so far. About to cycle through Praga, a suburb on the other side of the river in Warsaw.
Hello.. Poland!
There is no chance of any correct pronunciations. My limited knowledge of the language will enable me to say thank-you, and please.
Curry wurst- tried
While I can see the appeal of a quick small meal (maybe you need to drink more with it…), I don’t think there is need to try it again.
Cooked sausages, with tomato type sauce & curry powder.
At least I can tick this experience off!
