Hello one and all. I'm writing this from my home in Krakow, Poland- although I'm not actually Polish. I'm a Londoner by birth, and that's where I lived for thirty years before moving here with my Polish (surprise surprise) wife, two years ago.

We run a small translating company from home, which, as those of you who work from home know, is a double-edged blade. It leaves plenty of time to indulge in your hobbies- in my case computer games and films- but leaves you with the the feeling that you've never really left work once you've 'arrived' there. Although negotiating business in your pyjamas and slippers is a good laugh.

Anyway, we've just bought a brand new Fabia 1.4 with various extra trimmings- I couldn't resist the RSV 'drilled' pedals, and a cruise control is dead handy too. And when I say "just bought", I mean I've literally just parked it outside, come upstairs and made a cup of tea, and sat down here to find Skoda sites

Right then, it's a pleasure to have made your aquaintance; I'm off to post about my 'mysterious' non-turning off headlights. Cheers all.

blimy briskoda is really going internalional now! i was in france the other week in my furby driving to monaco and a denmark furby drove past and flashed and waved! glad to see the skoda spirit is alive and well all over eroupe!

Welcome to the ever expanding SKODA clan! :cheers:

Welcome!

As an ex pat are Skoda's popular there or do the Poles have the same hang ups as the UK?

Enjoy the new car

Welcome.

Czesc,

Witam do Briskoda !

Welcome to Briskoda.

How are the dancers?

Hey hey! Thanks for the replys. To answer your question Loz, it seems that Poland has embraced the new Skodas fully. They're pretty much ubiquitous, at least here in Krakow. There are at least three dealers in and around the city, plus one or two independant Skoda- dedicated high street parts suppliers. I'm sure GT TDI could confirm this (cześć do ciebie m8 ).

As for the 'Pole' dancers- heh heh, they're every bit as gorgeous as my new Fabia- except less metalic looking

Welcome :-)) I have a question does your Ambient have rear electric windows??

Borng I know

JON

Hi Jon, good question. To be honest, I don't know. Certainly none that are controllable from the driver's position or center console. I'll have a look next time I go out and edit here accordingly.

Welcome :wmann3:

Im off to Krakow in 3 weeks time. Can you recommend any good places to eat that are not too expensive?

17 degrees in England today. The weather has gone mad !

Hey ho, no electric rear windows in my Fabia Jon. Monkey grips only

As for Krakow, well, there's a huuge amount of eateries and bars all over the place. Presumably you're going to be in or around the center of town at some point. The "Krakow 'Old Town'" as it's called in the English language literature and sign posts. The very center of the place is a very large 'town square' kind of thing (the "Rynek"), ringed by restaurants and bars. Most of these are a little pricey, and a fair few are basically 'tourist traps' (although a Polish 'tourist trap' is still a million miles nicer than most of the British or European ones ).

However, there's also a fair few around there that offer quality stuff at a good price.

Try the "DYM" Cafe on Saint Anna Street ("Ul. Sw. Anna" iirc) for coffee, cakes and drinks. It's got a nice, dark, 'artistic' atmos. For food, there's a place *in* the rynek- I don't know the name of it- but it's at the base of the clock tower on an enormous raised wooden platform covered in green awnings. It's basic stuff, and half the menu is 'foreign', but the domestic fare there is good eats. If you fancy trying the best pizzas in the world outside of Italy (presumably ), "Dominion Pizza" opposite that place is both cheap and extrememly generous in terms of portions.

There's also all sorts of purely 'domestic' affairs aruond the Rynek, including pancake shops, 'Milk Bars' (that offer dirt cheap, bog standard cooking) and so on. Probably yer best bet is to find a bar you like the look of, and chances are excellent they'll also have a food menu, which tends to be on all day long.

Alternatively, if you find yourself in the Kazimierz District, which is the historical jewish section (famous for being used in Spielberg's "Schindler's List"), the food and drinks there simply can't be beat, in terms of either price or quality. Plus it's mostly Polish or 'Central European' menus. There's a fantastic bar there called "Crocodile Street" ("ul. Krokodyla" iirc) which doesn't do too much, if any, food, but is a great drinking venue.

Basically, the city is stuffed with bars and restaurants. I'm sure you'll find something you like without any problems. I'll post again here if I remember anything else.

Thanks for the Krakow info . Great.

From Poland ??? Not far away

A loud and warm "welcome" from germany

Welcome...

I was in Krakow in June... Loved it and going again next June...

This time I will go up the tower and show that guy how to play a trumphet properly.. :arrow:

Cheers Slavnist

lol Slavnist, your emoticon there is so appropriate

In case you're wondering, the basic story is that, hundreds of years ago, a lookout in the bell tower of the cathedral would signal impending attacks with a tune on his trumpet. Untill one day, when he got shot through the head with an arrow mid- tune. To honour the fallen musician, in recent times they've taken to playing the same tune every hour on the hour, stopping it mid- note at the point the bloke was 'shot'.