Dream to Travel from NCM

Foggy, overcast day in paradise. In search of the perfect pierogi this evening.

Today was foggy and overcast all day, but no rain. : ) Foggy day pictures,

Express Kosciuszki. The food market I go to. Tomorrow I’m making eggs and kielbasa. Kielbasa zwyczajna.
Rossmann on the mall. You can buy cosmetics, underwear, household chemicals, toilet paper and tissues or dog food. This store also sells human food and wine. True definition of one stop shopping.
Foggy view of wooden pier.
Foggy view towards mountains.
Foggy day didn’t stop the polar plunge. Brrr.
Dinner at Karczma Irena. In search of the perfect pierogi.
My tomatoes with mozzarella, pine nuts and sun-dried tomatoes appetizer.
Mike’s clear beetroot soup appetizer.
Near perfection.
Mike’s duck dinner.
Sopot in the evening.
Mike waiting for me.

Culture shock,

(well, maybe not all shock, but definitely cultural differences)

  1. Polish language is completely incomprehensible.
  2. Poland is fairly inexpensive, especially food and drink.
  3. Natural beauty – there is a lot of open space.
  4. Very clean; trash cans everywhere.
  5. There are town squares in every city, large or small, with lots of restaurants and shops.
  6. People kind of walk into you if you don’t get out of their way (shock).
  7. Tipping is not expected and not the norm.
  8. Service wise it’s not the most attentive or fast, but you’ll get your food and/or check eventually. Hey, I’m in no hurry, I’m on vacation.

Household brands you see — US and others,

  1. Starbucks
  2. McDonald’s
  3. Kentucky Fried Chicken
  4. Costa coffee (UK and maybe now owned by Coke)
  5. Aldi
  6. Lidl
  7. Ikea
  8. H & M

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4 responses to “Foggy, overcast day in paradise. In search of the perfect pierogi this evening.”

    • Hi! I made breakfast Sunday morning at the apartment and used the kielbasa then. Having a great time! All good in CM? I’m making dinner at the apartment this evening and not sure what I am cooking yet. Stay tuned. xoxo, –nancy

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      • Yes All’s well. Phillies fever. Miss you Love looking at the pics You are quite the writer. Gave Betty Ann and Flo your blog link. So enjoying this.

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      • Hi! So, funny that I received your comment yesterday. Last evening I posted that I got my hair trimmed and to tell Betty Ann that I love her and will be back to see her in early December! Miss you too. Today Malbork Castle–I’ll post later. Yay, Phillies fever! Trip has been great; great to see Mike!; getting ready for the next leg–Northern Lights cruise. I leave on Sunday for Norway.

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