Münich

Münich, March 2010

We usually stay in Freising, a town near Munich Airport and 30 km away from Munich. While being a nice small town, the truth is nothing happens at Freising... So this time I decided to catch the train and visit Munich.

Freising Station

I found Munich to be the most beatufitul city I know in Germany.

Frauenkirche Cathedral

Neues Rathaus

Near Marienplatz, we can find St Peter's Church and climb its tower to have a magnificent view over Munich's skyline and the Alps. There is no lift and the height is equivalent to a thirteen-story building. You get really tired when you finally get up there but it's really worth it!

Frauenkirche Cathedral

On this day, the city was full of people because there was a Champions League match between Bayern and Manchester United. When I realized it I was hating myself for not having bought a ticket!

And back to (snowy) Freising.

Next day, another early morning and departure to Lisbon...

First layover in Warsaw II

Warsaw, June 2009

Much of the Old Town district was destroyed during World War II and rebuilt later to its prewar appearence. Here you can find many tourist sights, cafés and restaurants.

-o0o-

Old Town

Krakowskie Przedmieście St.

Castle Square

Zygmunt's Column

Threatening sky!

Royal Castle

St. John's Cathedral

The Market Place in the historic center is probably the most famous square in Warsaw:

Old Town Market Place

Warsaw Barbican

City Walls

Inside the Barbican

Warsaw Barbican - another perspective

First layover in Warsaw

Warsaw, June 2009

The first years you spend as a crew member working for a scheduled airline, are undoubtedly the best ones. I miss them as much as my previous charter experience. After spending one year doing scheduled flights, I was still discovering new fascinating places in Europe. Warsaw sure is one of them! Adding to this a fantastic crew and you have all the ingredients for a great layover. My first in Warsaw!

Our hotel was the Intercontinental located in the modern city center, one of the best hotels I have ever been. Two things I appreciate in a hotel's room (beside being clean) are big windows and a nice view - something completely opposite from what I showed in a post about Milan.

So... what about a 34th floor view with some fireworks upon my arrival?

I must confess, I was delighted.

After seeing the fireworks, it was time to get properly dressed and rejoin my crew for what would be a great night at Opera Club. Guess what... it was a Saturday night! Thank you crewing department!

When I got out of the club, I was surprised to find that at 4am there was daylight already! The following photos were taken after arriving to the hotel.

After a much needed sleep it was time to discover Warsaw... by day!

-o0o-

Modern City Center

Palace of Culture and Science

This building was a gift from the Soviet Union to the Poles but they never really appreciated it, so they built a cluster of skyscrapers nearby (including our hotel) to overshadow the Palace which is still the highest building in Poland. I still have to pay a visit to it.

Cluster of skyscrapers

Ice Age! I love it.

"Giga" McDonalds - free wifi

Another magnificent view from my room

Intercontinental Warsaw

In the next post about Warsaw I will show photos of the old town.