- There are so many churches here. Krakow is basically all churches, overwhelmingly Catholic. There are also synagogues in the Jewish Quarter, and a monastery up on a hill. Everyday I see nuns walking around the city.
- Cereal is sold in plastic packaging, no extra box required. Of course plastic is not great, but I like the idea of using less packaging.
Looks a little weird, huh?
- There are many bookstores throughout the city that sell books in a variety of languages. My favorite one that I pass by on the tram every day, has a big sign: “We all read dead people.” There are also plenty of street vendors selling used and new books from little stands or tables. I don’t think I’ve ever seen that in the US! It’s obvious there’s a demand for and an interest in books here, which gives me hope for the future of humanity. 🙂
- Pigeons are everywhere!
- The typical eating schedule seems to be shifted up from the American standard. Lunch is usually around 2-3pm, and dinner around 7-8pm, whereas I’m used to eating around 12pm and 6pm, respectively. This makes me into that one person in the group constantly complaining: is it food time yet?
- Trams are in. They are cool. There are electronic charts on every stop, displaying live times for upcoming trams. Inside, they are comfy, clean, and spacious. The newest models also have screens showing the upcoming stops and even a tiny map (just like driving with GPS) that shows exactly where you are. Very helpful, especially to a foreigner like me.
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Sorry for the poor quality, but I think you can see the GPS map in the upper corner.
