We traveled from Belgium to Katowice, which was quite an undertaking. First a train to Brussels, then the flights: some of us flew direct to Katowice, while others had a layover in Frankfurt or Warsaw. From Katowice airport it was one more bus into the city itself. Luckily it was a pleasant 20°C with the sun shining.
In the afternoon the group went their separate ways. Some headed to the pool table for a bit of friendly competition, while others set off to explore the city center.
In the evening we were invited for a drink at the hotel where the teachers were staying. There, we were introduced to the full group, the teachers, and the Polish professor who was leading the project. It was a great opportunity to get to know everyone before the start of the week.
A few of us went looking for the most Polish-sounding beer we could find and settled on Žatecký. Only afterwards did we discover that it was actually Czech. It didn’t compare to the beer we have at home, but after a long day of travel, that didn’t matter anymore.
We were ready for the week to begin.
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