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deadhands

Cold Warsaw...

Mar 18, 2007 13:06

The last 48 hours of this trip have been the ugliest so far. After blazing through Japan without a moment of disgust or dis-interest, we found ourselves at Frankfurt Airport, and happier than happy little elves that we had decided to fly straight through to Poland. The airport seemed like it was under renovation, but had a long way to go, the ( Read more... )

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orderofthegash March 18 2007, 20:13:59 UTC

*crosses poland off list of countries to visit.*

i guess not everywhere can have train-door kitties.

... deadhands March 29 2007, 10:30:25 UTC

...not Poland, just Warsaw. Make it a day stop, then go straight to Krakow. We've been here ten days and counting, and the place is amazing. The people are rad, and the crazies swear at everyone. Good town.

anonymous March 19 2007, 10:18:43 UTC

Having lived in Krakow for 2 years now, allow me to decode Poland for you. People aren't particularly racist or xenophobic here, however they are terribly curious. Polish culture is pretty homogenous overall but Polish people generally love foreigners, especially Westerners and what you might construe as disgust is actually quiet awe.

And in general the public has nothing against checking others out on the street, they do it to each other, they're definitely gonna do it to you.

The one thing that really fucks me off here is the attitude of people in the shops. Though you've gotta take into account they're earning 5 zloty an hour or less.

In Krakow, definitely spend some good time in Kazimierz, the Jewish quarter.

harlots March 19 2007, 10:21:21 UTC

that was me, i meant to log in.

deadhands March 19 2007, 16:18:31 UTC

Fantastic.

Thank you for the insight. I was curious as to whether or not the odd 'treatment' we felt we were receiving was exclusive to foreigners, or just the general plot for social interaction, as most everyone, coffee shop patrons especially, have been exceptionally sweet after talking to them. That being said, the police truly live up tp the mantra "PIG, pig, pig", rude, disgusting huge men.

I'm looking forward to Krakow, and actually seeing some Jewish places and people.

Thanks again!

harlots March 19 2007, 17:07:40 UTC

If ya'll wanna meet for a coffee and behind the scenes advice about Krakow, then we should organise something. If you ring me or email me then we can set up a rendezvous point. Krakow is 100 times nicer than Warsaw.
693148926
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If I don't pick up the phone it means I'm working.

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european hell anonymous March 19 2007, 10:43:42 UTC

hello chris and talia
just read you rundown on your trip to warsaw.please send me some pictures. I was reading it to evadnie and we were pissing ourselves laughing at you discription of the place . you ddiscribe it so well i could picture it all and it all looked so eerie compared to the pictures of japan that i had painted . make the best of it it might turn out to be great after all
love and god bless
mum chilla

Reading heaps and lo0ving it' anonymous March 19 2007, 11:18:52 UTC

Hello Talia & Chris,

I loved your descriptive writing and I just begun to crave it. I don't envey you at the moment. Keep it safe and watch your back as it will follow you without attention.

I want the both of you to really enjoy yourselves and soak in the education. Hello Talia, We miss you both and would love to see when you all get to the safe side of town.

Your journey reminds me of my first days overseas being stationed in the military, living in Korea. Being a city boy, I felt lost in my soul. Now that I can look back, I really loved it and some what miss it all. AlLow me to travel through your eyes and SAIL ON.

I GOT NUTIN BUT LUV FOR YA,

Jerry

Re: Reading heaps and lo0ving it' deadhands March 19 2007, 12:38:51 UTC

Argh, you guys rule! I miss you alot. I'll be sure to post more photos, and try and get in some youtube videos too. Please blow wind in Monies face, and pat Ransom for me.

Much love... fell free to call the mobile number too sometime. Poland is ten hours behind home.

Christopher.

xo

Hey from Matth(um)ew anonymous March 19 2007, 13:17:34 UTC

Hi. I am very glad you are not in that place anymore. Just reading that made me very anxious. I have seen the Addams Family. They had a crocodile in their attic!!!

Keep safe
Sweep tafe
Meep mafe

Matt

Re: Hey from Matth(um)ew captaintalia March 19 2007, 16:12:57 UTC

Matt. I wish you were here to commentate in a humorous manner on all of our happenings... And to appreciate my footwear.

Re: Hey from Matth(um)ew anonymous March 20 2007, 08:34:13 UTC

Nah, you'd get sick of it (the commentary, not the shoe compliments). Hope you guys are in better spirits, as you should be judging by the picture of the biscuits I now have on my myspace. Crunky biscuits would be full of cough syrup and come with a special brush so you can clean out your grillz.

Crappy bits are part of travelling too, but you guys know how to handle life so up and at them. All the king st. crew is keeping abreast of your activities and being jealous and excited. Keep on chooglin'

Matt-thesaurus Rex, prehistoric vocabulary reptile