Thinking of poland makes me think about aunties with ridiculously large breasts, gefilte fish, plumbers (for some reason) and the holocaust. I was also expecting the floors to shine due to massive sponja.
I was quite surprised, I must say.
I found a city that was alive and kicking. People are out all the time, coffee shops and restaurants are packed, and there is quite a lot to see. Warsaw's old town is actually a new town. The Nazis made a point of going into every building and blowing it up. It was beautifully reconstructed old style, and that area is now a pleasure to walk around in.
Zloty is the name of the currency, which is my second favorite name after the EEK , the estonian Krown. I met many nice and warm Warsawians. One guy found us staring at a map, looking a bit lost. I asked him how to get to the railway station. He just said "follow me", and walked in front of us for 15 minutes. he then pointed at the station "it's here", turned around, and walked back. very strange, but curtious. but strange.
I also met a lovely bunch of warsawians that I actually got to know. They were lovely guides and hosts to the city, always with time on their hands, always eager to make your stay pleasant. The waiters didn't insist I finish off the plate, btw, which was quite comforting.
In short, Warsaw is a city to come back to. despite the past, and all the terrible things, I have a feeling people now just want to have a good life, like everyone else. I suspect Coca Cola is stronger than the church, and that's not all bad.
Dziekuje to all my warsawian friends.
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Hi Nadev!
As you can see I started to read your blog!I must admit it's really interesting! Maybe you should think about being a professional writer?
Last week I took part in fantastic Jewish festiwal which was organized here. Great music and hundreds of people dancing together at the streets and smiling to one another. I wish you could see it!
I hope to see you soon in Warsaw.
Best wishes,
Łukasz
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