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Śledzie po kartusku

 We arrived back in Sopot, Poland last week! Our time here has been spent doing some work, enjoying time with family, and getting lots of good snacks. So, I suppose this post is essentially an ode to Polish treats. 

A very common food in Poland are “śledzie” or in English “herring”. Herring can be served in so many ways, but at Bar Przystań in Sopot they serve a fantastic śledz po kartusku. This is a herring marinated in oil and vinegar with tomatoes, peppers, and lots of onions. Essentially, the fish gets so soft it falls apart and is absolutely delicious!

Śledzie po kartusku

One evening, we got a very fancy fruit drink! Non-alcoholic cranberry juice with soda and topped with tons of fruit and a beautiful flower. 

Fancy and fun drinks!

On Saturday morning, my mom and I went to Yoga on the Pier. This free event is put on by a Polish fitness YouTuber who leads a huge crowd through many exercises! I’d call it yoga-Pilates-dance-aerobic fusion.

Yoga on the Pier in Sopot

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Two days ago, we arrived in Supraśl, a small town near the border of Belarus. We had quite a few train mishaps and breakdowns, but we got here in the end!

My grandparents live here and we have been having a lovely time walking through the small town. One of my favourite parts about the town is the beautiful river that runs through it. There are lots of parks for kids and adults near its shore, along with many ice cream stands. 

Enjoying the cute bridges crossing the river

Walking through town

Beautiful Supraśl flowers

And since this is us we’re talking about, of course we got ice cream. This was our first soft-serve ice cream in Europe though! A mix of black currant and vanilla. 

Blackcurrant-vanilla swirl

And, because ice cream wasn’t enough of a snack, we got some fried potato babka too. Fried, potato-y, crunch goodness! Probably one of the best things you can make with potatoes. 

Fried potato babka

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This morning, Liam, my sister, my brother-in-law, and I went for a kayak trip down the river Supraśl. It was a lovely sunny day and we were the only people in sight.

Setting off!

Glassy, peaceful river

Liam and I taking the lead

We even saw a little family of swans!

We’re not the only ones enjoying the river

After our river trek today, we refueled with a delicious polish dinner. I had some potato dumplings stuffed with lentils plus a side of sauerkraut :)

Yummy potato dumplings!



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