Statuesque

Years ago, in the 90s, Bratislava city leaders decided to put some unique statues up around the old town to help draw visitors, with these not being directed to anyone famous or even to anyone particular at all. Here are a few: While in power, the Communist government built a big road that slashed right […]

Crazy as a Balloon

On Saturday I took my first balloon ride! Granted, it’s a tethered balloon, but it goes very high and provides great views. The balloon is full of helium and ascends up to around 500 feet (150m). It was overcast that morning, but sunny clear days are not common around here this time of year, and […]

Chakrakow

I had forgotten until just now, but there’s supposed to be one of Earth’s main life energy sources here in Krakow: Adherents to the Hindu concept of chakra believe that a powerful energy field connects all living things. Some believe that, mirroring the seven chakra points on the body (from head to groin), there are […]

Fire-breathing dragon

I had a mentally and physically draining day across the board. Time in a medical facility (I’ll be fine) and slamming my finger in the door (unrelated to the medical center visit) were some of the easier things. Anyway, that’s life! Here are some photos for your enjoyment. Today’s dad joke: When a lady from […]

Disco Polo

Here’s another Major Meander installment of a series on Google Maps translations of establishment reviews from foreign languages. Here, the source is a set of Google Maps reviews (translated from Polish) for a convenience store in Wrocław. Bonus Notes Donuts and pretzels are both very popular here in Wrocław. There’s a nearby pretzel shop that […]

Miscellaneous Prague

While wandering Prague’s streets, you begin to learn some Czech words due to their repetition and context, such as “pozor” (caution) and “zákaz” (prohibited), as you’re often told what not to do (just like anywhere else). There is a lot of prominent Jewish history in Prague, and the historic Jewish quarter Josefov remains intact today, […]