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Finish the Sentence: Poland

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I’m one quarter Polish, if that means anything. It didn’t help me understand why words spelt like “dzststz” sound like “cat”. Below are the neat folks I came across, in the hostel, in the bars, on the trains, in the line-up. Country codes for the non-Polish.



Nick (ENG)
I am inspired by: Integrity in people who matter
I regret: Saying the wrong thing at the wrong moment to someone I care about
Today I am grateful for: The opportunity to meet new people and cultures

Marta
I am inspired by: New people
I regret: The movie, "Exiles"
Today I am grateful for: Meeting you!

Nick (IRL)
I am inspired by: Nelson Mandela
I regret: F**ing swearing too much
Today I am grateful for: Living.


Cameron (CA)
I am inspired by: Alcohol
I regret: Not learning French
Today I am grateful for: Being in Europe

Raimey (CA)
I am inspired by: Terry Fox
I regret: Not taking piano when I was younger
Today I am grateful for: Going out and not sitting in the hostel

Matt (ENG)
I am inspired by: Can I have a few more beers before we do this?
I regret: Not listening in my 8 years of French lessons, and not knowing a second language
Today I am grateful for: Being born in this generation


Lisa (DEN)
I am inspired by: Interesting people
I regret: Not slapping the guy who gave me a fine on the tram today
Today I am grateful for: My ability to empathise, and not having turned into a total cynic yet

Ania (AUS)
I am inspired by: Beautiful sunsets and original ideas
I regret: Hooking up with someone I shouldn't have
Today I am grateful for: The awesome weather

Dale (USA)
I am inspired by: New things
I regret: Buying the two-day tourist pass in Krakow
Today I am grateful for: Traveling, and my wonderful parents


Adriana (SWE)
I am inspired by: Solo female travelers
I regret: Not going to Chile when I was in Argentina
Today I am grateful for: Finding a little store to buy water

Dominica
I am inspired by: My family
I regret: My grandfather being sick
Today I am grateful for: The support I get from my family

Basia
I am inspired by: Everything that's around me
I regret: Losing my cats
Today I am grateful for: My dad is alive...he had a stroke on Thursday


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