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Nobody Knows Anything Posted by Anna on Feb 21, 2009
Yesterday (Friday) morning we were slowly making our way towards Port Lotniczy im. Lecha Wałęsy aka the airport in Gdańsk. Slowly, because whenever we were there early and on time, my flight was always late. So, no need to hurry. When we got closer to the airport we could see that something was not right…
Tłusty Czwartek – Fat Thursday Posted by Anna on Feb 19, 2009
Today is what seems to be one of the most popular and beloved Polish traditions – Tłusty Czwartek (Fat Thursday). There were lines of people in front of every cake shop and bakery that I passed today in Trójmiasto. Everybody was patiently waiting for their share of pączki. Personally, I’m not a pączki fan. Myself…
Polish Music – Perfect Posted by Anna on Feb 16, 2009
I think it was one of the Michaels who suggested that we should talk about our favorite music. Naturally, I assume he meant Polish music. Hmmm… favorite Polish music… I do have to admit to owning two disco polo CDs, but they’re not exactly what I would call my favorite. So what is? Well, I…
Święto Zakochanych Posted by Anna on Feb 14, 2009
Judging from the media and advertising you’d almost believe that Walentynki (St. Valentine’s Day) is a long-standing Polish tradition. It is not. When I was a high school student in the ancient days of… oh well, let’s say, the late 80s (yes, I know, I am dating myself here) nobody ever heard about Święto Zakochanych…
Pleasantly Surprised with City Hall in Gdańsk Posted by Anna on Feb 12, 2009
I have to say that I am pleasantly surprised with the speed and efficiency of Polish governmental offices. With the exception, perhaps, of Urząd Skarbowy (Tax Office), but then again, you can’t expect too much from the Taxman. They’re only fast if THEY want something from you, right? But all the other offices I’ve dealt…
Genitive Case, part 4 Posted by Anna on Feb 10, 2009
Thomas asked what happened to audio files with pronunciation that I used to provide on this blog. I will be reunited with my own computer and microphone on March 10th and then pliki dźwiękowe (audio files) will be back. And I do plan to go back and provide them for all the posts where they’re…
Sknery R Us Posted by Anna on Feb 7, 2009
I am what you might call “dusigrosz” or “sknera” in Polish. In other words, I’m cheap, as in “I’m a cheapskate.” I travel on a budget, drive an old car (but I keep it running perfectly) and I don’t like to spend money on things I don’t need. If there are things I do need…