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Days, months, compass directions Posted by Kasia on Nov 28, 2011
Here are some words you want to remember to describe date and location: poniedziałek Monday, w poniedziałek on Monday wtorek Tuesday, we wtorek on Tuesday środa Wednesday, w środę on Wednesday czwartek Thursday, w czwartek on Thursday piątek Friday, w piątek on Friday sobota Saturday, w sobotę on Saturday niedziela Sunday, w niedzielę on Sunday Compass Directions północ north, na północy in the north wschód east, na wschodzie in the east południe south, na południu in…
You are in trouble! Posted by Kasia on Nov 28, 2011
While traveling in Poland, you are subject to its laws, even if you are a U.S. citizen. Foreign laws and legal systems can be vastly different from our own. In some places you may be taken in for questioning if you don’t have your passport with you. It is illegal in Poland to take pictures…
1 million visitors to Wieliczka Salt Mine Posted by Kasia on Nov 26, 2011
One millionth visitor to the Wieliczka Salt Mine this year is expected this week. As in the previous year, the lucky buyer of one millionth ticket will be welcomed by fanfares and the legendary “Treasurer”. The lucky tourist will also receive a voucher for PLN 2,000 (about $600US) to spend on additional attractions in the…
Black Friday in Poland? Posted by Kasia on Nov 25, 2011
As we all know, Black Friday is usually pretty crazy here in USA. Not only is it the day of super promotions and super sales. It is also one of the most dangerous days of the year for traffic (korek) and security (bezpieczeństwo). People not only shop till they drop. Crooks (oszuści) are coming out of…
Traffic safety and road conditions on Polish roads Posted by Kasia on Nov 23, 2011
While in Poland, you may encounter road conditions that differ significantly from those in the United States. I tried to gather some most important information about safety on Polish roads. It is for general reference only, and may not be completely accurate in a particular location or circumstance. You must have an International Driving Permit…
“In darkness” by Agnieszka Holland Posted by Kasia on Nov 22, 2011
Polish candidate for the Oscar, “In Darkness” – a film by Agnieszka Holland, proved to be the best at 23rd Polish Film Festival in America, just ended in Chicago. “In Darkness”, the latest film by internationally-acclaimed director Agnieszka Holland, is a Polish entry for the Academy award in a Foreign Language category. Holland’s film takes…
Ronald Reagan statue unveiled in Warsaw Posted by Kasia on Nov 21, 2011
Today some recent news from Poland. Former Polish president and anti-communist leader Lech Wałęsa unveiled a statue of Ronald Reagan on an elegant Warsaw street on Monday, honoring the late U.S. president for inspiring Poland’s toppling of communism (obalenie komunizmu). Though Reagan’s legacy is mixed in the U.S., across much of central and eastern Europe…