Warsaw (Poland)
17 August - 18 August 2016
17 August - 18 August 2016
The drive from Riga, Latvia to Belgrade, Serbia is in the vicinity of 1800 kms and takes approximately 21hrs if you choose to do it without stopping. This stop in Poland was to be one of many that we made either on our way to Riga or on our way to Serbia.
Warsaw - Poland
Warsaw - Poland
The old town - overlooking the Vistula River - Warsaw - Poland
Plac Zamkowy - Old Town - Warsaw - Poland
Poland itself is a hard country to drive through. Flat, big and generally boring, from the perspective of a driver its unremarkable. What we also found is that Poland is constantly in the midst of a programme of road works. Major roads are always under major repair, meaning major headaches, delays and difficulties. You're a chore Poland, a tough country to get to like.
Plac Zamkowy - Old Town - Warsaw - Poland
Plac Zamkowy - Old Town - Warsaw - Poland
Plac Zamkowy - Old Town - Warsaw - Poland
Practising my - 'Whoa, that's a nasty smell' look - Warsaw - Poland
Inga practising her 'Serbian duckface' look - Warsaw - Poland
Warsaw - Poland
A Negroni & Whiskey Sour - Warsaw - Poland
This drive however was out first out of Riga and we were actually on the way to the Croatian coastline to partake in a week of sailing on the Adriatic coast, so this stop was more intriguing. Whilst we only spent an evening on this occasion I can say that the 'old town', which has been immaculately restored, was a surprise and somewhat of a gem. In actual fact I don't want to give a bad impression of Warsaw because there are some good things about it, it's just that the city as a whole is relatively bland and banal. To me it seems to miss vibrancy and soul. It's just my perception, so don't hate on me Poland, you're ok.
