Arrival in Gdansk

After a long layover in Copenhagen I finally saw my gate listed on the Gdańsk flight. It seemed to take a while to actually check onto the plane. Our flight was supposed to leave at 5:10pm, but I don’t think I was actually seated on the plane until 5:15 p.m.

There were plenty of seats on the plane. I found myself in an ailse seat next to another male traveler. I guess I could have gotten up and moved to the empty row behind me but somehow a 40-minute flight probably didn’t make too much of a big deal.

We were served Refreshments on the plane but I believe Coke’s were extra. I asked for a Sprite but they were out and I probably would have refused to pay for it and instead got water instead.

At the airport there were lines leading to taxis which was a blue line, buses which was the yellow line and trains which was a red line. These lines were drawn on the floor and it was easy to navigate. At the ticket machine I was having trouble trying to figure out which ticket to use. I also did not want to purchase my ticket too early as there was a train in between the train that I wanted. I asked the native student there for help. After trying a 50 Polish currency bill and my credit card the Polish student volunteered to pay for my ticket. I feel this was a great gesture and really showed some Hospitality to someone who was visiting Poland for the first time.

While on the train as I was getting out my GoPro to film some scenery a man decided to set near the seat by me. He said something in Polish which I responded with “I do not speak Polish.” As it turned out he was just moving because the sun was in his eyes.

I ate supper at the KFC at the main train station in Gdansk. Be KFC restaurant worker spoke good English. I chose the chicken and pita bread which I believe was some type of Mexican dish that they would have served at Taco Bell had there been a Taco Bell in Poland. Chicken and barbecue sauce on it. As a bonus this KFC had self serve soda fountain machine which meant free refills.

I was able to find my hotel without the grid pattern of Google Maps. For some reason the street out lines were not available but my pin on the hotel was available. So I just had to navigate by walking toward my hotel not realizing which streets I was on.

I had trouble opening up my door and ask the front desk lady to help me. She too was unable to open up the door so she gave me the next available room which I believe is a sweet. It’s much bigger than other rooms I’ve been in.

Now I will try to get some sleep because I’ve got a big day tomorrow