Day 16 - We realized we've just a couple of days left in Warsaw. We pack up on Friday and check out of our hotel. Later in the afternoon on that day, we'll find our hotel in Białystok, in Poland's northeast.
As today looked as though it would be a little cloudy and given the fact we've been walking a dozen kilometers per day for a few weeks, we decided to make use of Warsaw transit. We trammed out to the ends of a couple of lines. It was interesting seeing the neighborhoods.
We also got back to Centrum on the Metro. The underground subway is fast and efficient too. Numerous tram lines feed those stops and an extensive, modern, electric bus system picks up loose ends. It'd be very easy living in Warsaw. The whole transportation system works as a single unit and its tickets seem really cheap to Jay and me.
We bought 3-day passes and are able to use discounted fares because we're seniors. That works out to providing unlimited access for around $US 1.50 per day each. I've always been an advocate for public transit spending. The way that transit works in a lot of North America is ridiculous, inefficient, and ends up being more costly for society in the long run.
I think Warsaw would be an easy city in which to spend time. It has a lot of cultural events. It has stark history but seems to offer a strong and resilient future.
We came back to hotel but decided to return to our favourite Thai / Viet restaurant for lunch. It is always hard to finish the food there because the servings are so huge. Today's Pad Thai cost less than $US 7 and was literally more than I was able to eat.
Lastly, this is the beer I chose to sip this evening. There are so many unfamiliar types, even discounting the zillions of craft choices. Perhaps there's a primer of beers before taking a trip. After all, the Internet has just about all human knowledge, although most of it seems well hidden when I'm looking for something. Some of the beer brands boast beginning in the 1400s but today's a relative newcomer! I need more vacation time.
