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!
Good coffee can always be found…
This I know to be true. Hunt for good coffee and Ye shall find it – thanks to the internet!
Distrikt Coffee is the name… and from the moment we are greeted, it’s the familiar Australian accent – not to forget the tats on people working the kitchen and coffee machine. Breakfast menu would not be out of place in Adelaide, along with the decor. Thankfully- no smashed avocado on the menu!
After finishing, and f course Kym had spied some pastries in a cabinet (oh how very Australian)… and we enjoyed this Queen Amore with a piccolo (much better than cappuccino if your asking).
A very delightful way to start a Sunday – thankfully we had been cycling for 1.5 hours prior, so it was all well earned.
Using jet lag to our advantage…
Travelling to Europe, you can guarantee you will have jet lag. So, when we woke up we used it to our advantage by seeing a few monuments – without many other tourists! Riding around at 7am in the morning was great!
Russian memorial
While at the Brandenburg Gate there was a tourist attempting to capture herself jogging in front – see did many retakes! We did offer assistance, but she was quite happy on her own! Later in the day we cycled past here and it was teaming with tourists- demonstrating the value of jet lag!
Victory colum statue
Snack…
The answer…
