Month: October 2012

I continue to settle into my life in Poland - my flat is organized with all the creature comforts I might ever need, I've figured out how to get around, the work is going well, I've gone mushroom picking in the forest outside Torun with my colleague Dorota and her friends, I know what shops … Continue reading Getting past the culture shock 🙂

My flat, a set on Flickr.This is where I will hang my hat until January 2013.

Settling In, a set on Flickr.Photos of Malbork castle and other orientation activities.

Fulbright Orientation 2012, a set on Flickr.These are photos of some of the major events during my Fulbright orientation. More to follow.

I realize now, that I have waited much too long to update the status of my Fulbright experience, but in my defense it has been a very hectic couple of weeks. I'm finally feeling settled, now that I am in my flat, and I'm making great progress in learning my way around the city of … Continue reading Fulbright Update

Food 2012, a set on Flickr. You can't visit Poland and not talk about the food! I'm especially enamored with the mushrooms - they are extremely abundant and come in every shape and size. The mushroom soups aren't anything like I've ever tasted in the US. It's also interesting to see the variations on popular … Continue reading Eating in Poland