It all began in 2011 on the train to Lublin. To make journey more pleasant I started reading book borrowed from Justyna. It was the "Eat, Pray, Love" by Elizabeth Gilbert. J. was praising it like crazy. I read it quite quickly, although I do not like this style of writing. It reminds me of 'motivational' literature - guides, how to use autosuggestion and affirmations to change your life for the better. But the book really had its impact on my future life. Justyna decided to go to Italy because of Liz. And she needed a partner in crime.
"- Darky, will you fly with me to Bologna? I found cheap tickets."
-"Sure."- I agreed without thinking. Several seconds later I became owner of the ticket on the route Wroclaw - Bologna - Wroclaw. Doubts emerged a moment later: where will we sleep and how will we manage not knowing Italian language. But the word has been said. Quickly we found solution to both problems: CouchSurfing site and Polish-Italian dictionary. Month prior to departure Justyna and I searched CS' database and wrote several mails asking people to host us. And then we started planning our trip. The decision was quick: Bologna, Padua and Venice. Justyna bought the fast course in Italian language, and I was looking through websites in search of places to visit, hiking trails and other cultural goods of all kinds. As the flight was scheduled for evening hours and the polish railway connection was far from perfect, we decided to split our journey in two stages: first to get to Wroclaw, spent there night, and go to the airport next day. The plan was simple to implement, since Justyna has a family in Wroclaw. Having all things organised, the only thing that left was waiting for the start of our trip (and quite incredible spiral of events).
*** Since this trip I often check low cost airlines sites. Very often one can find very good deals there. However, note that to the ticket prices they usually add different types of fees.
-"Sure."- I agreed without thinking. Several seconds later I became owner of the ticket on the route Wroclaw - Bologna - Wroclaw. Doubts emerged a moment later: where will we sleep and how will we manage not knowing Italian language. But the word has been said. Quickly we found solution to both problems: CouchSurfing site and Polish-Italian dictionary. Month prior to departure Justyna and I searched CS' database and wrote several mails asking people to host us. And then we started planning our trip. The decision was quick: Bologna, Padua and Venice. Justyna bought the fast course in Italian language, and I was looking through websites in search of places to visit, hiking trails and other cultural goods of all kinds. As the flight was scheduled for evening hours and the polish railway connection was far from perfect, we decided to split our journey in two stages: first to get to Wroclaw, spent there night, and go to the airport next day. The plan was simple to implement, since Justyna has a family in Wroclaw. Having all things organised, the only thing that left was waiting for the start of our trip (and quite incredible spiral of events).
*** Since this trip I often check low cost airlines sites. Very often one can find very good deals there. However, note that to the ticket prices they usually add different types of fees.
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