Flying to Warsaw, Poland

A Friday night flight from Dulles International was very UNcrowded on the day after Thanksgiving. Our flight was full, but fairly comfortable. We stopped over in Frankfurt, Germany and had a two hour lay over before continuing on to Warsaw. The 737 was about 3/4 full and I had three seats to myself.
Larry and I arrived in Warsaw, collected our bags, and met Monika, the head of the teachers' union here in Poland, tied in to Solidarity. We haven't discussed our conference yet, but it sounds like it is well organized.

We took a "Happy Cab" taxi (American made Dodge van)to our hotel which was holding another conference. The hotel staff was a bit overwhelmed and two of our three room keys and assignments were botched. We changed rooms and got several chances to ride the elevators which are better than some Russian elevators but not as good as western. A door had to be opened, like a room door, to enter. When you get to your floor, if you don't push the door open manually, the elevator simply goes back down. I am now an expert in operating hotel elevators in Poland!

Tonight's plans include a "Polish" restaurant (imagine!) and a stroll through downtown markets! Shopping! Anything we can do to improve the economic crisis!

So far, Warsaw is wonderful! Just like I remember three years ago, Poland is a great country full of friendly and lively people who are ready to help and be of assistance to Americans far away from home. Looking forward to sleeping and beating the jet lag situation! Until tomorrow...