What’s next…

If you are a regular, you know that I am going back to Krakow, Poland again and again. While I am there I try to take advantage of the time there and see everything that there is to see as I never know when I will return again. I have a stack of tourist books [...]

Seafood Paella

Last night we made some seafood paella, which consisted of rice, lobster, shrimp, scallops, and clams. My pops wanted to throw in some mini squids, but I wasn’t having any of that. The paella was all cooked in a special paella pan that my parents picked up in Peru a year ago.
For more photos of [...]

Don’t give me a Benjamin

“Every American taxpayer would get a $100 rebate check to offset the pain of higher pump prices for gasoline, under an amendment Senate Republicans hope to bring to a vote Thursday.”Found at CNN.com
I don’t want the $100, just lower the price of gas by a $1. Over the course of the year I am paying [...]

My name is….

Remember when you were in grade school learning to write and you had to use those very thin pieces of paper with the 3 lines to practice your manuscript. Well, someone at work found this page that lets you print your own lines on regular paper. The web page is Handwriting for Kids and you [...]

McRoyal with Cheese

For those that remember the “Pulp Fiction” section regarding the Royal with cheese can now rest assured that it is not just in France. While in the local Mickey D’s I noticed that they also have a McRoyal With Cheese, instead of the Quarter Poounder.

My Photo Album

If you have not had a chance to check out all my photos be sure to go to:My Flicker Photo Albums.
I did not take as many photos as in past trips, but there are still some good photos of Krakow, Poland.
Let me know if you have any favorites.

La Migra

I know I have been out of the loop for the past 2 weeks since I was in Krakow, Poland, but I do think I have a solution to the immigration problem that was in the news.
Supposedly there are over 11 million illegal immigrants in the USA. They don’t want to leave, who can blame [...]

A little behind

I have a few days to post from my trip to Krakow and will try to post them this weekend as I am back in Memphis, TN. I arrived yesterday after over 14 hours of flight time. I will probably be adding about 6-8 postings, all back dated to try and keep it real.
I was [...]

It’s a boy.

On my previous post, I mentioned that my sister and her husband will be having a boy. I got permission from them to post the photo of the ultrasound. Here is a photo of the baby.

Avian Flu

Ok, so not really the avian flu. I actually woke up on Monday on April 23rd with a sore throat and coughing like crazy. First 2 days, Halls did the job. The 3rd day, I needed something stronger and a local gave me a list of a few things to try pictured below at the [...]

Paese Restaurant

Tonight we went to the Paese Restaurant in Krakow, Poland. This is a small little Corsican place. The food is actually very good. Price is moderate. I ate the onion soup, cucumber salad, pork tenderloin, and pears with vanilla sauce. I would rate this place about 4 stars.

It is official.

It is official, I am going to be an uncle. My sister and her husband will be having a baby boy. Date to be disclosed at a later time. I will say that there are still many months to go. If I get permission I will post the Ultasound photos.

Someplace Else

Yesterday we went to a Krakow, Poland establishement located near the Wawel Castle inside the Sheraton Hotel called Someplace Else. It is probably the most American type of restaurant in Krakow, Poland besides McDonalds. The food is actually pretty good. I do feel that there chips and salsa need some better chips. Prices are very [...]

Smingus Dyngus

Monday here in Krakow, Poland is a special day called Smingus Dyngus or Wet Monday in English. From what I have heard, Monday is a day of celebration and you will see many walking or running around trying to get people wet. People will spray people with water and per some people this is a [...]

Postcards

Postcards have been purchased and will hopefully be sent out on Tuesday as Monday is a holiday here in Krakow, Poland.

Favorite photos

Here are 2 of my favorite photos from this weekend. The is an old bicycle at the entrance to a restaurant that has been converted into a flower pot holder. The other is a photo of 2 Fiat Polkas right next to each other.

Krakow Lajkonik

I am a sucker for tourist fotos, especially with someone on the streets. Below is a photo of me and the Krakow Lajkonik. The story says that if the guy touches you with his spiked club, it will bring you happiness and prosperity.

Information on the Krakow Lajkonik

Prodigy

While walking around Krakow, Poland I saw a few event posters for Prodigy. I got all excited, until I noticed that date. The concert is on May 2nd, and I will not be in Krakow at the time. I will actually miss the concert by 2 weeks.
Now, I will start looking to see [...]

Polish Tradition

For those that know me, you know that I have been to Krakow, Poland a few times and with more than likely be returning many more times for business. While here I have found that there are many tradiotions that we do not have in the USA. One of takes place on the Saturday before [...]

Cold War is over

This am I was picked up in a Communist Trabant by Communist Tours . It is a car that was made mostly out of plastic and had a 600cc engine. The tour started by taking me to a traditional Commnist Restaurant that has not changed since the 5o’s. There my tour guide Bartek explained what [...]

The 3rd Misteria Paschalia Festival

Tonight after eating at Da Pietro Restaurant we walked to the Main Square to see what all was going on there. As we walked up we saw tons of people and then the music started. We actually got lucky and were able to catch what we call “Stages of the Cross”. There was an orchestra [...]

Da Pietro

Tonight, we ate at an Italian Restaurant called Da Pietro . The restuarant is located in a basement. The service was great and the food was good. Overall I would rate this restaraunt a 4.2 with a moderate price range for American Standards.
The part that impressed me the most was the soup that was in [...]

Caricature

This afternoon, I took a walk through the streets and passed this guy doing caricatures on the street and decided to have one made of myself. It cost me roughly 40 Zloty which is about $13. I think it was well worth it, but others might not think so.
The caricature was done without my glasses. [...]

Pod K Restaurant

Tonight, we ate at the Pod Krzyzykiem, often referred to as Pod K by us American Folks. This is a great little restaurant that is located on the square. Inside the restaurant, they have a glass floor in a section that has a replica model of the city below it.
The food was great in this [...]

Krakow Dragon

There is a story behind the Krakow Dragon that is standing behind the Wawel Castle in Krakow, Poland. But before that I found out that the dragon actually has flames that comes out of its mouth. You can help the dragon spit the flames out by sending a text message.
The below message is actually posted [...]

Chlopskie Jadlo Restaurant

Chlopskie Jadlo Restaurant is a traditional polish peasant restaurant. The restaurant is actually located underground. The food is served on big wooden platters. The food consisted of Fried Potatoes, Galonka (Ham Hocks), chicken wings, goat cheese, ribs (not Memphis Style Ribs), pierogi and other stuff. You can probably get a better description from their web [...]

Palm "Palma" Sunday

Saturday and Sunday I saw amost everyone walking around, with what I am holding in the picture below which seems to be a Polish Tradition. I purchased one to ask the people I am training for an explanation.
From what I was told, flower vendors sell them and the people that buy them then take them [...]

Brasserie Restaurant

Tonight we went to Brasserie Restaurant and no that does not mean bra. The food was very good as was the service. I ate a dish I could not repeat even if I had written it down. I my words, it was chicken with cheese and ham with frites on the side. All in all [...]

Dang Commies

Well, after trading emails back and forth with the Commie Tour people we confirmed that they would pick me up at 9am Saturdayh morning. I woke up early and made my way to the lobby at around 8:50am. 9am rolled around and still no Commie. 9:20am and still no Commie. I got dissed. Spoke with [...]

Rent-a-Bike or Buy-a-Bike?

I had plans to purchase a used bicycle for $100, but while walking through Krakow, Poland today I saw a bicycle locked up to a post bill an ad on it for Rent-a-Bike. Since I am going to be coming back a few times the cost of buying one might be better than actually renting [...]