Still raining in Krakow this morning, but it was just a three block walk to the train station. I boarded the 8:30 am train for a 3+ hour trip to Warsaw. With the cooler temps outside the train was actually comfortable today, although crowded.
The mini-apartment in Warsaw is perfect! Private room with shared bathroom, kitchen and free laundry. And in a great location.
I found a Georgian restaurant on the ground floor of my building. Even the menu was in Georgian, with Georgian folk music playing. The food was outstanding, so I may go back for dinner to try more dishes!
Chashushuli — a fragrant dish of Georgian cuisine: pieces of veal stewed in a thick tomato sauce, with the addition of spices and garlic.
Shoti — Georgian bread from the oven.
After lunch, I scootered around town scoping out sights. Then the rain started again, so I called it a day and hightailed it back to my room.
(not the Church of the Cross as I said originally. The spires look similar on both churches)
There was also some type of demonstration happening, with marchers being escorted by police down main roads in the city. Lots of shouting and repeating of slogans, marchers carrying signs, etc. The main banner said, “ANIMAL LIBERATION MARCH.” Apparently, it is an annual event in Warsaw that advocates for the welfare and humane treatment of all animals – whether companion, farmed, or wild.
I decided to save the Georgian restaurant for a Sunday evening meal. But in an adjacent building, I found a great Spanish Tapas Restaurant – one of my favorite ways to eat – bits and bites of a variety. It was delicious and the house red wine took me back to my many nights in Spain.
Words of wisdom, or just to amuse…?
It’s possible that a not so smart person, who can communicate well, can do much better than a super smart person who can’t communicate well. That is good news because it is much easier to improve your communication skills than your intelligence.
A Captain’s Adventures 