Finally going to Poland. After 17 years.

3magine wrote:

I remember whem i was a kid I'd wake up very early on saturday mornings go to the supermarket, buy warm fresh baked buns, some vanilla yoghurt, and damn that tasted like nothing else. I remember walking into the vegetable store and smelling the earth and vegetables....nothing was waxed and shiny like it is here, but everything tasted 1000 times better.

3magineThreads: 1 Posts: 3 Joined: Mar 25, 08	Mar 25, 08, 20:42 / #
Haven't been back for 17 years....what should I expect? Going to go with one or two friends for two weeks in June.

LoriThreads: 5 Posts: 122 Joined: Mar 17, 08	Mar 25, 08, 21:17 / #
That many, many things will be changed! I'm not a native, but through visits from 2002 - 2007 I can see Poland changing. Maybe more specific questions will help others to answer.

KowalskiThreads: 12 Posts: 619 Joined: Sep 13, 06	Mar 26, 08, 02:10 / #
Talking with teenagers will make you aware of new words in polish language The condition of many sidewalks will make you learn new steps Customer service will surprise you Positive energy will make you understand this IS heart of Europe Tiny 1 groszy coins will make you inspect them carefully You will have problems crossing street Food will taste like never before You'd think you're rich

NO 14Threads: 8 Posts: 54 Joined: Dec 15, 07	Mar 26, 08, 11:05 / #
So many changes have occured since i have been visiting Poland for the last 10 years! The roads are slowly being re-surfaced, cities are looking like more & more companies are investing, new shopping centres-EVERYWHERE!, the whole country especially after joining the E.U have benefited so much, all good stuff i think :)

panienkaThreads: 2 Posts: 215 Joined: Mar 4, 08	Mar 26, 08, 11:59 / #
Kowalski wrote: Talking with teenagers will make you aware of new words in polish language or reading some threads here heh

LoriThreads: 5 Posts: 122 Joined: Mar 17, 08	Mar 26, 08, 22:48 / #
That this photo is taken in a mall in Warsaw is a sign of the changes in 17 years,I'm certain.

urszulaThreads: 2 Posts: 362 Joined: Aug 31, 07	Mar 27, 08, 00:26 / #
There are more cars on the roads than 17 years ago. More McDonald's and Pizza Huts. More Malls. More motels (zajazdy), gas stations, more variety at the markets and giełdy. Pretty much the same people but more stuff.

3magineThreads: 1 Posts: 3 Joined: Mar 25, 08	Mar 30, 08, 17:09 / #
I left Poland when I was 12 years old....there were no fast food restaurants. I remember the first hamburger I had was at the airport, and from memories it still tasted better than any hamburger i've eaten since. I remember whem i was a kid I'd wake up very early on saturday mornings go to the supermarket, buy warm fresh baked buns, some vanilla yoghurt, and damn that tasted like nothing else. I remember walking into the vegetable store and smelling the earth and vegetables....nothing was waxed and shiny like it is here, but everything tasted 1000 times better. I'm really looking forward to going.

Shawn_H	Mar 30, 08, 17:20 / #
3magine wrote: I remember the first hamburger I had was at the airport, Can't say I have ever had a really memorable airport meal... 3magine wrote: I remember whem i was a kid I'd wake up very early on saturday mornings go to the supermarket, buy warm fresh baked buns, some vanilla yoghurt, and damn that tasted like nothing else. I remember walking into the vegetable store and smelling the earth and vegetables....nothing was waxed and shiny like it is here, but everything tasted 1000 times better. Fortunately, that hasn't changed. You've hit on many of the things I experienced in PL. 3magine wrote: I'm really looking forward to going. Enjoy your trip!