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Wednesday, August 10, 2016

Journey back to the States (23. June)

The day had come to leave. Best be off, considering I had a long way to go with many stops.

It all started the morning of June 23rd--at 4:30 am. I had to catch that train (the 1st one of the day) to make it to Warszawa Centralna station. I could've used the train, but the bus seemed to be the better option at the moment.

Train stops from Podkowa Lesna - Waszawa Centralna

After arriving at the airport and given a final patience crash-course (new person took a long time to figure out if my excess bag should be charged for being extra or overweight (it was both).
I made it to my gate just in time for boarding.


Quick pic before going to my gate to board.


Do widzenia Polska . . .  Hallo, Duesseldorf . . . .

Yeap, caught my attention.

(The main idea) Taller: "Always a nose length ahead."  Shorter: "We have a good scent for deals"

Remember the suicide-murder flight

I actually don't remember this event.

Memorial room for those who need to meditate.

Oh yeah, some info about the memorial room.

Observation deck

Off she goes!

Here she comes!

This is where it's at. For 2.50 Euros, you can enjoy it too!

My plane that brought me back to the States.


Auf Wiedersehen Europa, . . . 'Sup, States . . .

Arrived at Newark for the 1st time in my life (same with Duesseldorf). I noticed major differences in architecture and overall "vibe" between major American airports from those in  Europe. It's like day and night.

My flight was slightly delayed and I was exhausted. On the plane back to Jacksonville, I. Was. Out.

I woke up just before the plane landed. After getting my bags and hugging my parents, we went out to the car.
Oh my word, I forgot how hot it gets in Florida. Imagine experiencing hot, humid, suffocating weather--at 1 AM!!!

Welcome to Florida

Warszawa, Part 6 (21. June)

Final set of pictures: from the Old City

As you look through these pictures, keep in mind that this section of the city was destroyed by the Nazis after the Warsaw Uprising. However, the Poles went to work and rebuilt every single building, leaving nothing behind--not even the painted details.

Keep that in mind.




Hahaha, table's already set! See?!

To the Old city's main (Barbican) gate

To think that Poland was christened in 966--it was a country/kingdom before then. Mind blown.






Here's the main symbol of Warszawa.


Hi guys

Yes! Optical Illusions!




Hahaha, Euro Cup in France. Poland vs. Ukraine match. Every single establishment with a TV was tuned in to that match.

Last look at the old city wall

Bye Warszawa. Dzieki.

Next post it the last one: my journey back to the States.

Warszawa, Part 5 (21. June)

Continuing on . . .

Said "city bus tour" from the previous post.
Schedule with (estimated) times.

Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

Close up.

The Saxon Park just behind it.

That fountain is much larger than this picture suggests.

Congrats for making vomiting look elegant.

Colorful clones of Pegasus in front of a gov't building?

Last pic of this memorial, I promise.

This tram served pizza to those waiting for their trams!

Where to go?

What is a palm tree doing in the middle of Poland?

Never forget.

Back to the Saxon Park, but from the inside looking towards the tomb.

Same spot as previous, but with the tomb behind me.

The coolest faucet I've ever used.

Faucet AND dryer in one? Genius!!!

One more post: dedicated to the Old City of Warszawa.