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Greetings friends and readers! Let&#8217;s embark on a magical journey through the stunning landscapes of Scotland on board the Caledonian Sleeper train &#8211; the only overnight train to Scotland! And trust me &#8211; this isn&#8217;t your average overnight train ride. Whisk me away from the&#8230;]]></description>
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<p>Greetings friends and readers!  Let&#8217;s embark on a magical journey through the stunning landscapes of Scotland on board the <a href="https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinaffid=745933&amp;awinmid=7188&amp;clickref=cal%20sleeper%20post&amp;platform=dl&amp;ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sleeper.scot%2F" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)" class="has-inline-color has-vivid-green-cyan-color">Caledonian Sleeper</mark></strong></a> train &#8211; the only overnight train to Scotland! And trust me &#8211; this isn&#8217;t your average overnight train ride. Whisk me away from the hustle and bustle of London, and transport me to the rolling hills and picturesque countryside of Scotland!  And, I can do this journey in my pajamas? in a personal cabin?  Where do I sign up?</p>



<p>I&#8217;m no stranger to sleeper trains or overnight travel, having often slingshot my way across Europe using a complex and random combination of overnight trains and buses.  Of course there were also the (slightly miserable) ones in Southeast Asia, slowly bouncing along at night from Bangkok to Laos, where you felt the tug and pull of the train every time it thought it could. But that was then, this is now.  So sit back, relax, and let&#8217;s chug along together on this overnight train adventure!</p>



<p>Welcome to the Caledonian Sleeper, your sleeper train to the Highlands.</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">1. Introducing the Caledonian Sleeper</h2>



<p>The Caledonian Sleeper is the only sleeper train to Scotland and is a true gem of British travel. Whether you&#8217;re heading up to Scotland for business or pleasure, the Caledonian Sleeper is both luxurious and convenient &#8211; two factors that often make the best journey. It has cozy private cabins and individual seats (something for everyone!), delicious dining options (both room service and in the club car / lounge car), and stunning views of the English and Scottish countryside. </p>



<p>From London Euston at night, the Caledonian Sleeper connects you to one of these great places in Scotland:</p>



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<li>Edinburgh Waverley</li>



<li>Glasgow Central</li>



<li>Inverness: includes stops in Stirling, Gleneagles, Aviemore</li>



<li>Fort William</li>



<li>and Aberdeen.</li>
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<p><em>(accessible room shown above)</em></p>



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<p>For the purposes of this post, I am writing with London as the starting point.  This trip can also be done in reverse &#8211; from any of those 5 locations in Scotland, down to London in the morning.</p>



<p>There are a few different options for seats / accommodations on board the Caledonian Sleeper.  Both seats and cabins have <strong><a href="https://tidd.ly/3Ja2Cb4" target="_blank" rel="noopener">accessibl</a><a href="https://tidd.ly/3SSPUkq" target="_blank" rel="noopener">e options</a></strong> for those who may need it.  Train tickets for accessible rooms and seats can now be booked online!</p>



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<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Type</td><td><strong>Caledonian Double</strong> <br>(First Class)</td><td><strong>Club Room</strong></td><td><strong>Classic Room</strong></td><td><strong>Seated Coach / <br>Comfort Seats</strong></td></tr><tr><td>Main <br>Highlights</td><td>Double Bed, <br>en-suite toilet &amp; shower, Sleep Kit, Sense of <br>Scotland amenities,<br>breakfast included</td><td>Twin bunk, <br>en-suite toilet &amp; shower, Sleep Kit,<br>breakfast included</td><td>Twin bunk, <br>in-room washbasin, Sleep Kit</td><td>adjustable head &amp; foot rest,<br>luggage storage area, Sleep Kit,<br>USB charging port <br>and plug socket</td></tr><tr><td>Approx Solo <br>Price (Glasgow)</td><td>345 GBP</td><td>315 GBP</td><td>210 GBP</td><td>70 GBP</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">&#8211; How much does the Caledonian Sleeper cost?</h3>
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<p>Prices for the Caledonian Sleeper depend on the actual route you&#8217;re taking (some are longer than others) and how early you book your tickets, so with all things, planning ahead is always better!  </p>



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<li>Comfort Seats start from 50 GBP, </li>



<li>Classic Rooms from 175 GBP for Solo or 205 GBP for Shared, </li>



<li>Club Rooms from 235 GBP for Solo and 290 GBP for Shared, and </li>



<li>Caledonian Doubles from 345 GBP for Solo and 410 GBP for Shared.</li>
</ul>



<p>(Hooray for pricing that doesn&#8217;t include a single supplement!)</p>



<p>These prices are for a <strong>one-way</strong> journey.  If you want a round trip, simply book two one-ways.  There are no cost savings with booking a return journey.</p>



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">&#8211; Complimentary Sleep Kit and Amenities Bag (Double Only)</h3>



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<p>The complimentary Sleep Kit, which comes with all reservations, includes an eye mask and ear plugs.  The additional pouch with Arran Sense of Scotland amenities (shampoo, conditioner, body wash, body lotion, lip balm, anti-bacterial gel and hand cream) are included in Caledonian Double.</p>



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">&#8211; Is the Caledonian Sleeper worth it?</h3>



<p>The short answer: if you&#8217;re 2 people &#8211; definitely yes!  If you&#8217;re 1 person, I still say yes &#8211; even if you want to get a cabin.</p>



<p>Normally, I travel between <a href="https://tp.st/1OZnbWmL" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>London and Glasgow on the Avanti West Coast train</strong></a>.  On average, it costs 100 GBP one-way and takes 4.5 hours.  When you take into consideration a hotel room either in Glasgow (100 GBP) or London (200+ GBP), the cost justification becomes a little easier.</p>



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<li>To compare, on average, the Classic Room on this route costs 210 GBP and will take between 8-10 hours.  But, you&#8217;ve moved from A to B in your sleep and you can start your day in a new city!</li>
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<p>Additionally, according to a 2021 Rail &amp; Transit Study, <strong>taking the overnight train to Scotland instead of flying reduces the carbon footprint by almost 90%</strong>!</p>



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<li>the study was based on a domestic UK flight between London and Inverness, and one hotel stay;</li>



<li>Total kgCO2/ep for <strong>Flight &amp; Hotel: 288.9 </strong></li>



<li>Total kgCO2/ep for<strong> Caledonian Sleeper: 33</strong></li>
</ul>



<p>So, taking the sleeper train is an environmentally friendly way to travel between London and Scotland!</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">2. The new Caledonian Sleeper Lounge at London Euston</h2>



<p>Prior to my near-midnight departure from London Euston, guests in Caledonian Club Room and Caledonian Double Rooms are invited to relax in the new Caledonian Sleeper Lounge at London Euston.  If you&#8217;re heading to Glasgow or Edinburgh, you can access the lounge starting from 20:45, basically <em>after</em> the passengers for the Aberdeen, Fort William and Inverness train are fully boarded onto their train.</p>



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<p></p>



<p>The new lounge, just opened in 2024 is located <em>on Platform 1</em>, right next to where you&#8217;ll board the train.  With comfortable seats, free drinks and snacks available (hot foods and alcohol available for a fee), and clean, shower facilities, what&#8217;s not to enjoy about the lounge?</p>



<p>For me, it had been a long day, so a shower was a must.  Yes, I have a shower inside my Caledonian Double Suite, but a stationary shower is better than one where you&#8217;re balancing with the motion of the railway tracks!  And boy, after a long day, there is nothing better than a shower!</p>



<p>Just ask the lounge attendant for a towel.  The showers are equipped with Arran Sense of Scotland shampoo and body wash.  </p>



<p>💡Expert tips on showering in the Euston Guest Lounge:</p>



<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>I always travel with a pair of flip-flops, and I&#8217;m glad I had them with me!  There was no bath mat available yet.  </li>



<li>There are also no hair dryers yet, so either ask for an extra towel in the beginning or use your bath towel to towel dry your hair.</li>



<li>There is a heated towel rack in the cubicle.</li>



<li>While there is room in the shower cubicle for my small luggage and backpack, I continuously had to maneuver around to grab things out of my luggage that I needed.  Smartly pack your bag in advance to accommodate this!</li>
</ul>



<p>The Euston Guest Lounge is brand new in 2024, and it was already a relaxing way to start my journey.  I didn&#8217;t opt for a pre-boarding meal, but I spotted a few folks enjoying the haggis, neeps and tatties.  It looked great!  </p>



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<p>For more details on lounge access:</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">3. Boarding the Caledonian Sleeper</h2>



<p>If you&#8217;re in the lounge, an announcement will be made when its time to board.  But if you&#8217;re not in the lounge, the sign boards in London Euston station will let you know when boarding begins.  The Caledonian Sleeper departs from Platform 1, which is on the very right end of the station.  </p>



<p>The carriages are in order depending on where /when you depart the train.  There are train attendants along the way to show you the way, and to check you in once you arrive at the right carriage.  They&#8217;ll tell you that your room (if you had one) is unlocked and the key is found inside it.</p>



<p>And while it&#8217;s not mandatory by any means, might I suggest plopping down on your bed for an obligatory comfy selfie as you settle in and relax for your overnight train journey ahead!</p>


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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">4. Food and Drink options on the luxury sleeper train to Scotland</h2>



<p>Honestly, who would I be if I didn&#8217;t devote a mini section to the food and drink?  </p>



<p>The food and drinks available on the Caledonian Sleeper differ depending on which route you&#8217;re taking &#8211; Edinburgh and Glasgow routes enjoy the Lowlander menu, whereas Aberdeen, Inverness and Fort William guests will have the Highlander menu.  I took a quick peak at both of them, and don&#8217;t worry &#8211; no matter if you&#8217;re traveling the Lowlander or Highlander route, whisky, haggis, and Irn Bru are on both menus, so rest assured &#8211; you can try all 3 and become an Honorary Scot!</p>



<p>Traveling on the Caledonian Sleeper during the summer time means that sunrise is earlier, and you&#8217;ll get incredible views while you enjoy your breakfast.  </p>



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<p>If you&#8217;re in the Caledonian Double (first class) or the Club Room, breakfast is included in your ticket, which can be eaten in the Club Car or served in your room.  Note the final breakfast service times at the bottom.  For most destinations, you&#8217;ll need to be served before 7 am (except Fort William and Inverness), so if you&#8217;re not an early bird, set an alarm so you won&#8217;t miss breakfast!  Hang your breakfast order on the door within 30 minutes after departure.  </p>



<p>There is also an in-seat / room service dining menu available for Classic Room and Seated Coach travelers.</p>


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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">&#8211; Limited Edition Caledonian Sleeper Single Malt Scotch Whisky from Annandale Distillery</h3>



<p>2023 marks the 150th Anniversary of the Caledonian Sleeper train, and boy are they celebrating in style!  In collaboration with Annandale Distillery, a Lowland scotch whisky distillery in Dumfries and Galloway, Caledonian Sleeper has just released an exclusive Caledonian Sleeper Whisky on a limited run of 200 bottles.  Matured for 8 years in an American oak ex-bourbon cask, this single cask whisky is bottled at 50% ABV.  </p>



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<p>According to the press release, the Caledonian Sleeper whisky,</p>



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<p>Commemorate your trip by purchasing a 5cl bottle (with exclusive Caledonian Sleeper labeling) to enjoy as a nightcap or a future souvenir. </p>



<p>Sales of the Caledonian Sleeper limited release single cask whisky will benefit Railway Children, an international charity working with street children, and a bottle will be auctioned off with proceeds benefiting Give a Dog a Bone, a Scottish loneliness and animal charity.  </p>



<p>To find out more about the Caledonian Sleeper whisky and to book your journey, </p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">5. Caledonian Sleeper First Class Review &#8211; my true life experience</h2>



<p>I am writing this section at 05:30 from an empty Club Car, as the train sits at Edinburgh Waverley station waiting for our Edinburgh passengers to alight.  It&#8217;s my first trip on the Caledonian Sleeper</p>



<p>The train normally departs London Euston past 23:00 but there were some planned engineering works on the tracks, so our departure time was earlier than normal.  By the time I fell asleep around 22:30, we hadn&#8217;t really left the greater London area yet.  We chugged along for a bit and then stopped for quite some time.  I don&#8217;t know why, but I was waiting for the excitement of a moving train before going to bed.  Sometimes we can be a bit silly, I guess.</p>



<p>I read online that the Club Car can get rowdy and busy at night, and due to limited seating, you should hurry up and rush there to grab a table.  Passengers staying in a room have access to the Club Car, with those in Caledonian Doubles having priority access.  And as soon as I got settled in my cabin, I went down to the Club Car.  Over the next hour, only a handful of people used the Club Car &#8211; a lady was dining, two gentlemen were having a drink, and another gentleman was sitting reading on his iPad.  Maybe I just boarded a train full of introverts, which is fine by me.</p>



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<p>So now that I&#8217;ve done the Club Car, it&#8217;s time for me to shower and head to bed.  Towels are provided in a big pouch hanging on the door.  </p>


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<p>Although it&#8217;s small, I&#8217;m grateful for the en-suite bathroom and shower.  I didn&#8217;t expect the shower pressure to be anything to write home about, and it definitely isn&#8217;t.  For people thinking about washing their hair, think twice.  The water pressure on my train was definitely not strong enough to rinse shampoo out of your hair.  </p>



<p>The toilet basin has a big wooden cover with a handle, so you really only lift up the cover when using the toilet.  There is a little nook inside that stores the toilet paper, so nothing gets wet when you shower.</p>



<p>Be careful, the lock on the door latch juts out, and maybe I bumped into it while showering.</p>



<p>Regardless of if you have a toilet and shower in your cabin, <strong>all</strong> <strong>cabins</strong> include a sink and basin for brushing your teeth and washing your face.  </p>



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<p>In the cabin itself, the bed made up the majority of the room.  My luggage went under the bed, which left me with a small standing area / walkway between the door and the sink. For me, a somewhat clumsy but petite person, I bumped and knocked myself along the walls as I changed into my pajamas.  </p>


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<p>I dimmed the lights and began to settle in bed, but I quickly got up to grab the eye mask from the complimentary sleep kit and put it on. Various emergency buttons emit light in the cabin, and this gal enjoys complete darkness in sleep.</p>



<p>When my alarm woke me at 04:00 (don&#8217;t ask), I had slept better than any overnight journey in memory.  Although I remember feeling the train moving in my sleep, it didn&#8217;t feel disruptive but rather a gentle lulling.  And that brings me to now, 05:30 am, in the Club Car enjoying my bacon roll breakfast by myself.  </p>


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<p>Don&#8217;t let my simple bacon roll with its tongue sticking out dissuade you from choosing a simpler breakfast versus the full Scottish.  Sometimes a bacon roll with a smidge of brown sauce is all I need to start my day in Scotland right!</p>



<p>After my breakfast roll, there was plenty of time to hang out in my cabin as we made the final leg of the journey between Edinburgh and Glasgow.  The majority of the journey was completed under the cover of night. As dawn was about to break, I opened the window blinds for some light and some views.  By then, the countryside was already in the distance, and I was left with urban views to finish off the evening&#8217;s journey.</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">6. Parting Thoughts on my overnight train to Scotland</h2>


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<p>All in all, I was happier with this train ride than I thought I would be!  I&#8217;ll be honest that I had been eyeing this overnight train for a long time, but each time I&#8217;d see the 2-300+ GBP price tag per room, it would stop me in my tracks.  But in reality, I never spent the time to think about how much money I would save with one less hotel night in Glasgow/London.  So in the end, for a solo traveler, it isn&#8217;t <em>too</em> bad!</p>



<p>The double bed was very luxurious for the train, when you&#8217;d normally only have a bunk bed.  I don&#8217;t think I need the <em>first class</em> Caledonian Double every time, but for my first time, it was a nice splurge.  </p>



<p>However, I do think you need to set your expectations for what a &#8220;luxury overnight train&#8221; should be.  In a different time and place, luxury train travel would include caviar, afternoon tea services, and glamour that oozes affluence and class like James Bond.  While the Caledonian Sleeper isn&#8217;t all that, it&#8217;s still <strong>very nice</strong> and a wonderfully comfortable journey!</p>



<p>Since my first time on the Caledonian Sleeper, I&#8217;ve have used this overnight train service a number of times, in both the Club Room (bunk beds) and the Double Room.  While the Double Room is definitely more luxurious with the big bed and no second bunk hanging over you, the Club Room is still a <strong>very comfortable</strong> overnight train experience.  </p>



<p>While I&#8217;ve heard people complain about the top bunk being hard to access with a moving train, I just have to remind folks that this is indeed a moving train.  People with mobility issues should not attempt to mess around with the top bunk, as the train&#8217;s motions on the train tracks aren&#8217;t guaranteed to be seemless.  Think of it as turbulence on the rails, and something you need to be careful of.  </p>


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<p>Similarly, that also means the train rocks and sways as you sleep as well.  Light sleepers may be bothered by this, and while this is still a comfortable journey, it&#8217;s definitely not the same as sleeping in your own bed.  I just want to manage expectations, because the Caledonian Sleeper is a truly fantastic overnight train.</p>



<p>Also, for those wanting to take advantage of the stunning views of the countryside, be aware that outside of summer months, the nights are dark and long.  If you&#8217;re only traveling between London and Glasgow / Edinburgh (the Lowlands), expect to arrive in Scotland still under the cover of night.  If you&#8217;re headed all the way up to the Highlands, you may catch a glimpse of a gorgeous sunrise before you disembark.</p>



<p>Taking the train in the summer with the increased daylight hours really only make the journey more stunning, especially those traveling on the Highland lines up north. You&#8217;ll be able to enjoy the beautiful highland landscape with your morning coffee and breakfast.</p>



<p>Whether you opt for a simple seat, a Classic Room (bunk beds, no toilet/shower), a Club Room (bunk beds, with en-suite), or a Double Room (big bed, with en-suite facilities), there is something for everyone&#8217;s budget and sensibilities.</p>



<p>And with that, my Caledonian Sleeper review comes to a close. And I bid you adieu!</p>



<p>I hope you found my review of Caledonian Sleeper to be helpful.  It truly is the best (and only) sleeper train to the Highlands from London.  I&#8217;ve included some itinerary suggestions and a detailed <strong>frequently asked questions</strong> below in case my write up didn&#8217;t touch upon some of your questions.</p>



<p>To book the amazing Caledonian Sleeper, visit <a href="https://tidd.ly/3JCExdp" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)" class="has-inline-color has-vivid-green-cyan-color">www.sleeper.scot</mark></strong></a>.</p>



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<p>Now that you&#8217;ve decided on taking the sleeper train to Scotland, let&#8217;s plan your Scottish adventure!  </p>



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<li>First things first &#8211; if you&#8217;re traveling to Scotland as an Outlander fan, look no further.  I&#8217;ve written all about <strong><a href="https://lanniesfoodandtravel.com/2024/01/04/outlander-locations-in-scotland/" data-type="post" data-id="7709"><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)" class="has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color">the Outlander filming locations you can visit</mark></a></strong>, with public transpo directions or tours you can take.  Step through the stones to Lallybroch or Castle Leoch during your trip!  </li>



<li>In Edinburgh, don&#8217;t miss: 




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<li>visiting <a href="https://lanniesfoodandtravel.com/2021/04/11/visit-holyrood-palace/" data-type="post" data-id="6618"><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)" class="has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color"><strong>Holyrood Palace</strong></mark></a>, the Scottish home of the British monarch,</li>



<li>get introduced to Scottish food on a <strong><a href="https://lanniesfoodandtravel.com/2018/03/23/edinburgh-food-tour/" data-type="post" data-id="810"><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)" class="has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color">delicious food tour</mark></a></strong>;</li>
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<li>enjoy the <a href="https://lanniesfoodandtravel.com/2020/04/28/national-galleries-of-scotland/" data-type="post" data-id="4440"><strong><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)" class="has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color">National Galleries of Scotland</mark></strong></a> and the National Portrait Gallery of Scotland.</li>



<li>take a tour of the <a href="https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinaffid=745933&amp;awinmid=11018&amp;clickref=cal%20sleeper&amp;platform=dl&amp;ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.viator.com%2Fen-GB%2Ftours%2FEdinburgh%2FWater-of-Leith-tour%2Fd739-340495P1" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)" class="has-inline-color has-vivid-green-cyan-color">Water of Leith and Dean Village</mark></strong></a> (shown above).</li>
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<li>In Glasgow, be sure to check out Glasgow Cathedral, the necropolis, the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum.  


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<li>Be sure to immerse yourself in some whisky, with a visit to <a href="https://www.getyourguide.com/glasgow-l438/glengoyne-distillery-guided-tour-whiskey-tasting-t263502/?partner_id=NB4FA5A&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;placement=content-end&amp;cmp=cal_sleep" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)" class="has-inline-color has-vivid-green-cyan-color">Glengoyne Distillery</mark></strong></a>!  You&#8217;ll be surprised how quickly you got out of the city and into highland heaven!</li>



<li>Take a day trip to Oban (seafood capital of Scotland) and Glencoe on a <strong><a href="https://www.getyourguide.com/glasgow-l438/from-glasgow-west-highland-lochs-castles-small-group-tour-t11208/?partner_id=NB4FA5A&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;placement=content-end&amp;cmp=cal_sleeper" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)" class="has-inline-color has-vivid-green-cyan-color">Highland lochs and castles tour</mark></a></strong>!</li>
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<li>In the Highlands and Islands,


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<li>Need a hotel recommendation for Inverness?  How about staying at <a href="https://tidd.ly/3SrB98x" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)" class="has-inline-color has-vivid-green-cyan-color">Ness Walk</mark></strong></a>, a 5 ⭐️ luxury hotel that recently won the Most Romantic Hotel in the UK❣️ I&#8217;ll be designing a foodie itinerary for Inverness in collaboration with Ness Walk, so stay tuned for that! </li>



<li><strong><a href="https://lanniesfoodandtravel.com/2021/02/27/scottish-pyramid/" data-type="post" data-id="6621"><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)" class="has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color">Balmoral</mark></a></strong> (and the Cairngorms National Park) is one of my favorite places to go and unwind;</li>



<li>set out on the <strong><a href="https://lanniesfoodandtravel.com/2019/06/29/north-coast-500-itinerary/" data-type="post" data-id="4209"><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)" class="has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color">North Coast 500</mark></a></strong> for some spectacular scenery!</li>



<li>go further afield with <strong><a href="https://lanniesfoodandtravel.com/2019/12/29/day-trip-to-orkney-islands/" data-type="post" data-id="3776"><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)" class="has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color">a day trip to Orkney</mark></a></strong>!</li>



<li>Use the <strong><a href="https://lanniesfoodandtravel.com/2021/09/09/scottish-islands-passport/" data-type="post" data-id="7519"><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)" class="has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color">Scottish Islands Passport</mark> </a></strong>for ideas and to help plan your adventure!</li>



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<li>Last but not least recommendation: here is a carefully curated list of <strong><a href="https://lanniesfoodandtravel.com/2023/01/05/best-seafood-in-scotland/" data-type="post" data-id="7870"><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)" class="has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color">the best seafood in Scotland</mark></a>.</strong></li>
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<li><strong><em><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)" class="has-inline-color has-black-color">Is this the only overnight train in the UK?</mark></em></strong>   No, aside from the Caledonian Sleeper, the Night Riviera Sleeper runs overnight train services <strong><a href="https://tp.st/lzQ56Aak" target="_blank" rel="noopener">between London and Cornwall</a></strong>.</li>



<li><strong><em><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)" class="has-inline-color has-black-color">How much luggage can I bring with me?</mark></em></strong>   Each guest can bring 3 items of personal luggage on board for free – two suitcases (no bigger than 30cm x 70cm x 90cm / 11.8 in x 27.6 in x 35.4 in) plus one item of hand luggage.


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<li>If you have larger items, let the on-board teams know and they can store it separately.</li>



<li>There is space under the bed for your suitcases. If you are staying in the Club Room or Caledonian Double, <strong>do not put your luggage in the en-suite bathroom</strong>,  because if it falls it can block the door from opening.</li>
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<li><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)" class="has-inline-color has-black-color"><strong><em>How much is the Caledonian Sleeper family ticket</em>?</strong>  </mark> Family ticket prices depend on how many rooms are required per family, but there will always be a guaranteed bed for all travelers, including children.  A quick check showed 2 adults, 2 children in 2 classic rooms, booked as a family ticket cost 450 GBP.  But as noted above, prices vary depending on a number of factors.  There are a handful of inter-connected rooms available for families.</li>



<li><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)" class="has-inline-color has-black-color"><strong><em>Is there a first class on the Caledonian Sleeper?  </em></strong> </mark> Caledonian Double ticket-holders are considered in first class, which is why they have a big bed, receive the extra amenity kit and have priority seating in the Club Car.</li>



<li><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)" class="has-inline-color has-black-color"><strong><em>Is there lounge access before boarding?</em></strong>   </mark>The guest lounge, similar to an airline&#8217;s first class lounge, is a good way to relax before your journey.  Different stations have different lounge specs (some include showers, others share lounge space with other train lines, access to some depend on your ticket type).  <strong><a href="https://tidd.ly/3JsVuqF" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)" class="has-inline-color has-vivid-green-cyan-color">Get more information</mark></a></strong> on the lounge and your access.</li>



<li><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)" class="has-inline-color has-black-color"><strong><em>Can I bring furry friends on board?</em></strong>   </mark>Up to 2 pets can join you on board if you&#8217;ve reserved a room.  Sorry, for those who booked seats only, your furry friend can&#8217;t join you.  There is no ticket cost for your furry friend, but there will be an additional 30 GBP cleaning fee per room.</li>



<li><strong><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)" class="has-inline-color has-black-color"><em>Can I bring my bicycle on board?</em></mark></strong><em><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)" class="has-inline-color has-black-color">  </mark></em> Yes you can!  Bicycles don&#8217;t cost extra, but you will need to reserve a space for it during your booking.  (whoops, forgot to?  Don&#8217;t worry &#8211; just contact Guest Services and they will add the bicycle reservation to your booking).</li>



<li><strong><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)" class="has-inline-color has-black-color"><em>Technical stuff</em>:</mark></strong><em><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)" class="has-inline-color has-black-color">  </mark></em> Yes, there is Wi-Fi on board, but there are some sections of limited service.  In each room and at the comfort seats, there are power outlets (and USB-A ports) for charging small devices.</li>



<li><strong><em><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)" class="has-inline-color has-black-color">Shower, if I don&#8217;t have the en-suite:</mark></em></strong><em>  </em>For those traveling in seated coach or class rooms (and do not have an en-suite shower), you can purchase Shower Tokens on board to access showers in Fort William, London Euston, and Inverness after you arrive.  Towels come included!</li>



<li><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)" class="has-inline-color has-black-color"><strong><em>Left Luggage facilities</em></strong>:<strong><em> </em></strong></mark><strong><em> </em></strong> If you need to dump your luggage before or after your trip, there are left luggage facilities at London Euston, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, Edinburgh Waverley, Inverness and Fort William for a fee.</li>



<li><strong><em>Railcard discounts?</em></strong>  Certain National Railcard holders may receive discounts on their fare, depending on a few factors.  Read up on the <strong><a href="https://tidd.ly/3HMxAoG" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)" class="has-inline-color has-vivid-green-cyan-color">Railcard Discounts offered on Caledonian Sleeper</mark></a></strong>.</li>
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<p>From my <a href="https://lanniesfoodandtravel.com/index.php/2018/02/07/stolperstein/">last post</a>, you&#8217;ll know that I have been in Vienna for school.&nbsp; School is a two week stint in Vienna, and that means there&#8217;s a weekend in between &#8230; to go somewhere!&nbsp; (obviously).&nbsp; I mean, to be fair, this is my 4th trip to Vienna, and while I could stay in town, it&#8217;s winter.&nbsp; If I&#8217;m going to be cold and miserable, I&#8217;d rather be that in a new setting.&nbsp; So, to Warsaw I went!</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Overnight train to Warsaw</h2>


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<p>The night train from Vienna Hauptbanhof leaves around 10:15 pm and arrives in Warsaw Central around 9:15 am.&nbsp; I paid ~ 130 EUR for a single berth compartment, with a washbasin.&nbsp; It&#8217;s the same compartment as the 3-berth, but the two other bunks were up against the wall.&nbsp; Here is a short video of inside of the tiny compartment.&nbsp; (Yes, I am wearing hello kitty shorts, seen in the reflection of the window.  The temperature when I first boarded the train blasted heat on high and I could not handle it.)</p>



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<p>The compartment was clean and the ride was relatively smooth.&nbsp; It took awhile to figure out the main light switch and temperature adjustment switch.  All of them are above the door, which required me to stand on top of my bed to reach.&nbsp; When we reached Krakow around 6 am, there was a mild annoyance.  The attendant woke Krakow passengers up around 5 am, which caused a lot of commotion and various noises.&nbsp; But like I said, only a mild complaint.&nbsp; In the morning, before we arrived in Warsaw, they served breakfast &#8211; hot coffee and an unexciting piece of bread with cheese and jam.</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">1.  Arrival to Warsaw!</h2>



<p>The first thing you see when you leave the Warsaw Central station is this magnificent beauty.  Even though I arrived in the morning, the photo was taken at night (obviously).<time style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;" datetime="2018-02-11T07:35:37+00:00"></p>



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<p>This beloved giant was a &#8220;gift&#8221; from Stalin to the people of Warsaw. The Palace of Culture and Science (or PKiN for short) was built in the 1950s and designed by&nbsp;Soviet architect&nbsp;<a title="Lev Rudnev" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lev_Rudnev" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Lev Rudnev</a>&nbsp;in the style of socialist realism.&nbsp; An imposing building that stands out in the Warsaw skyline, it&#8217;s still relatively controversial among the locals who see it as a reminder of Soviet influence.</p>



<p>But I digress.  I went across the street from the central station to the <strong><a href="https://sovrn.co/nbnryud" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)" class="has-inline-color has-vivid-green-cyan-color">Warsaw Marriott</mark></a></strong> hotel (8,000 Chase points transferred to Marriott).  My room wasn&#8217;t ready yet, but that&#8217;s fine.  I was ready for some pierogies.  I knew exactly where I was going to go.  </p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">2.  Bar Bambino for pierogies</h2>



<p><a href="http://www.barbambino.pl/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Bar Bambino</a>, a traditional Polish &#8220;milk bar&#8221;&nbsp;or&nbsp;<em>bar mleczny</em>&nbsp;in Polish.&nbsp; Retro&#8217;ish milk bars have popped up in Warsaw as a throwback to the Soviet days, when food was scarce and state-run restaurants served cheap eats.</p>



<p>I looked at the menu online on the train and google translated a few items.&nbsp; But I was unprepared for the <em>FULL BOARD</em> of menu items.&nbsp; Milk bars typically don&#8217;t have English menus or English speakers.&nbsp; What to do?  I stood at the board staring mindlessly at all the choices.&nbsp; I let a few people go in front of me, while I watched how they ordered, took their receipt up to the window and handed it to the kitchen women as they waited for their food.&nbsp; And then, when finished, took their plate up to the other window for dishwashing.</p>



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<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://lanniesfoodandtravel.com/2018/02/13/warsaw-1/img-2142/"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="768" data-id="590" src="https://i0.wp.com/cdn.statically.io/img/lanniesfoodandtravel.com/f%3Dauto/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/IMG-2142-1024x768.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&#038;ssl=1" alt="bar mleczny, milk bar, warsaw, poland" class="wp-image-590" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/lanniesfoodandtravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/IMG-2142.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/lanniesfoodandtravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/IMG-2142.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/lanniesfoodandtravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/IMG-2142.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/lanniesfoodandtravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/IMG-2142.jpg?resize=1536%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/lanniesfoodandtravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/IMG-2142.jpg?resize=2048%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https://i0.wp.com/lanniesfoodandtravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/IMG-2142.jpg?w=2400&amp;ssl=1 2400w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></a><figcaption>A window into the kitchen, where they prepare your food.</figcaption></figure>



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<p>When I finally felt confident enough to order, I basically walked the woman behind the cashier up to the board and pointed to the first item under the pierogi category.&nbsp; You really can&#8217;t go wrong with choosing the first item.&nbsp; It was 7.80 zlotys, which is about $2.30 USD.&nbsp; Surprise pierogi for breakfast!  For those who don&#8217;t know, pierogies are dumplings, usually comprised of potato, cheese, and/or onion, and are typically boiled.</p>



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<p>It was mushroom filled!&nbsp; and a great choice!&nbsp; What was so surprising was the huge slab of butter that appeared on my pierogies, and had melted by the time I brought the plate to my table.&nbsp; Well, if this is how locals do it, I might as well embrace the butter.&nbsp; Remember this phrase, which could be a motto for life in Europe&#8230; ✨✨<strong>EMBRACE THE BUTTER✨✨</strong>.</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">3.  Chopin Museum</h2>



<p>From Bar Bambino, I walked on toward the <a href="http://www.chopin.museum/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Frederic (Fryderyk)&nbsp;Chopin Museum</a>.&nbsp; The museum, housed in an old mansion, which like much of Warsaw, was destroyed in WWII and then rebuilt to exact specifications after the war.</p>



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<p>Chopin is the favored son of Warsaw, and the namesake of the Warsaw International Airport in town.&nbsp; Although he died in Paris, he wanted his heart sent back to Warsaw.  And so it was&#8230; in a jar of cognac&#8230;&nbsp; Still interred in the same jar, his heart now resides at the Holy Cross Church in Warsaw.&nbsp; I don&#8217;t know if you can see the jar or the heart but there you have it.&nbsp; It&#8217;s there.</p>



<p>The Chopin Museum is fairly <em>well</em> done.&nbsp; It relies a lot on technology &#8211; the entrance ticket is a card.  Most exhibit items required you to scan the card to hear his music, or to hear about his life, etc.&nbsp; It was a little unnecessary at best.&nbsp; A button &#8220;activating&#8221; the exhibit would have sufficed.&nbsp; But nonetheless, it was a nice museum dedicated to his life and music.</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">4.  Desserts at Odette</h2>



<p>After the museum, I was hungry.&nbsp; Does that happen to anyone else?&nbsp; I mean, also, the butter periogies were probably still digesting.&nbsp; But I know I had to try some of the desserts that Warsaw is famous for.&nbsp; {So the choice that did NOT win, was a chocolate lounge&#8230;}&nbsp; The winner was <a href="http://odette.pl/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Odette,</a>&nbsp;a decadent patisserie, hidden a few side streets away from the Royal Route.</p>



<p>I obviously did not know what dessert corresponded to what flavor, but I figured a brown one could never go wrong.&nbsp; Flavors could have included chocolate, coffee, hazelnut, etc.&nbsp; And yet, the dessert I chose had none of those flavors.</p>



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<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://lanniesfoodandtravel.com/2018/02/13/warsaw-1/img-2193/"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="768" data-id="600" src="https://i0.wp.com/cdn.statically.io/img/lanniesfoodandtravel.com/f%3Dauto/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/IMG-2193-1024x768.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&#038;ssl=1" alt="desserts, sweet tooth, warsaw, poland" class="wp-image-600" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/lanniesfoodandtravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/IMG-2193.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/lanniesfoodandtravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/IMG-2193.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/lanniesfoodandtravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/IMG-2193.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/lanniesfoodandtravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/IMG-2193.jpg?resize=1536%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/lanniesfoodandtravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/IMG-2193.jpg?resize=2048%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https://i0.wp.com/lanniesfoodandtravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/IMG-2193.jpg?w=2400&amp;ssl=1 2400w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></a><figcaption>Odette desserts</figcaption></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://lanniesfoodandtravel.com/2018/02/13/warsaw-1/img_8340-4/"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="683" data-id="598" src="https://i0.wp.com/cdn.statically.io/img/lanniesfoodandtravel.com/f%3Dauto/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/IMG_8340-4-1024x683.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&#038;ssl=1" alt="dessert, sweet tooth, warsaw, poland, odette" class="wp-image-598" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/lanniesfoodandtravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/IMG_8340-4.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/lanniesfoodandtravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/IMG_8340-4.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/lanniesfoodandtravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/IMG_8340-4.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/lanniesfoodandtravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/IMG_8340-4.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/lanniesfoodandtravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/IMG_8340-4.jpg?resize=2048%2C1366&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https://i0.wp.com/lanniesfoodandtravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/IMG_8340-4.jpg?w=2400&amp;ssl=1 2400w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></a></figure>
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<p>With each bite, I really tried hard to think of what flavors were in this dessert.&nbsp; And to be honest, I literally COULD NOT figure it out.&nbsp; So blast me if you will, I tried really hard to identify it.&nbsp; What it was not: chocolate, coffee, or hazelnut flavored.</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">5. The hunt for traditional Polish food</h2>



<p>After dessert, I went back to the hotel to check in and take a little nap.&nbsp; By 3:30 pm, I decided it was time for a late lunch and I set out looking for a specific, traditional Polish restaurant that had multiple locations around town.&nbsp; I passed one of the locations, which had a huge line out the door, and decided to move on toward the second location.&nbsp; The second location was closed until February 13th.&nbsp; So I walked on to the third location, in the heart of Old Town.&nbsp; But I was met with a police blockade of the whole Old Town area.&nbsp; (I later heard that if there is any kind of political event, they just shut down Old Town.)&nbsp; I couldn&#8217;t go around, and the police told us everything was shut down so we should turn around.</p>



<p>By this point, I WAS STARVING.&nbsp; As I walked back, I decided to just eat in any Polish restaurant I came across, determined to stick with my theme of eating only Polish food.&nbsp; I came across&nbsp;<a href="http://www.ceprownia.pl/menus" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ceprownia</a>, which had a sign for a Potato Pancake Festival in the doorway.&nbsp; That&#8217;s good enough for me.</p>



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<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://lanniesfoodandtravel.com/2018/02/13/warsaw-1/img-2211/"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="768" data-id="603" src="https://i0.wp.com/cdn.statically.io/img/lanniesfoodandtravel.com/f%3Dauto/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/IMG-2211-1024x768.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&#038;ssl=1" alt="warsaw, poland, food" class="wp-image-603" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/lanniesfoodandtravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/IMG-2211.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/lanniesfoodandtravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/IMG-2211.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/lanniesfoodandtravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/IMG-2211.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/lanniesfoodandtravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/IMG-2211.jpg?resize=1536%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/lanniesfoodandtravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/IMG-2211.jpg?resize=2048%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https://i0.wp.com/lanniesfoodandtravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/IMG-2211.jpg?w=2400&amp;ssl=1 2400w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></a><figcaption>interior of Ceprownia</figcaption></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://lanniesfoodandtravel.com/2018/02/13/warsaw-1/img-2209/"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="1024" data-id="604" src="https://i0.wp.com/cdn.statically.io/img/lanniesfoodandtravel.com/f%3Dauto/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/IMG-2209-e1518530033245-1024x1024.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024&#038;ssl=1" alt="potato pancake, warsaw, poland" class="wp-image-604" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/lanniesfoodandtravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/IMG-2209-e1518530033245.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/lanniesfoodandtravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/IMG-2209-e1518530033245.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/lanniesfoodandtravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/IMG-2209-e1518530033245.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/lanniesfoodandtravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/IMG-2209-e1518530033245.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/lanniesfoodandtravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/IMG-2209-e1518530033245.jpg?resize=1536%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/lanniesfoodandtravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/IMG-2209-e1518530033245.jpg?resize=2048%2C2048&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https://i0.wp.com/lanniesfoodandtravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/IMG-2209-e1518530033245.jpg?w=2400&amp;ssl=1 2400w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></a><figcaption>Wonderfully crispy potato pancakes, with mushrooms on top.  27 zlotys, $8 USD</figcaption></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://lanniesfoodandtravel.com/2018/02/13/warsaw-1/img-2200/"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="768" height="1024" data-id="605" src="https://i0.wp.com/cdn.statically.io/img/lanniesfoodandtravel.com/f%3Dauto/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/IMG-2200-e1518530252134-768x1024.jpg?resize=768%2C1024&#038;ssl=1" alt="potato pancake, warsaw, poland" class="wp-image-605" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/lanniesfoodandtravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/IMG-2200-e1518530252134.jpg?resize=768%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/lanniesfoodandtravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/IMG-2200-e1518530252134.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w, https://i0.wp.com/lanniesfoodandtravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/IMG-2200-e1518530252134.jpg?resize=1152%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1152w, https://i0.wp.com/lanniesfoodandtravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/IMG-2200-e1518530252134.jpg?resize=1536%2C2048&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/lanniesfoodandtravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/IMG-2200-e1518530252134.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px" /></a><figcaption>mini potato pancake tasting, with pork goulash on top, with a mini beer.  8 zlotys, $2.35 USD</figcaption></figure>
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<p>By the time I finished dinner, it was around 5 pm.&nbsp; All of the museums were closed and I would be unable to attend my evening plan, a Chopin concert in Old Town, so I went back to the hotel and was lazy for the rest of the night.&nbsp; No judgment&#8230; part of vacation is relaxing!&nbsp; Stay tuned for the conclusion of my weekend in Poland.</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">6.  Photos along the way</h2>



<p>But first, here are some random scenes from Warsaw.</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Day 1 Recap*</strong></h2>



<ul class="wp-block-list"><li>9:30 AM: arrival to Warsaw Central Station |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/Central+Railway+Station,+Warsaw/@52.2287803,21.0011293,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x471ecc8d7049c6ff:0xb87d838e2f351b40!8m2!3d52.228777!4d21.003318" target="_blank" rel="noopener">map</a></li><li>10:15 AM: Pierogies at the <a href="http://www.barbambino.pl/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Bar Bambino</a> milk bar |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/Bar+Bambino/@52.2267983,21.015983,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x471eccf1b51ccf07:0x5d20fa16489cf1ba!8m2!3d52.226795!4d21.0181717" target="_blank" rel="noopener">map</a></li><li>11 AM: mixing technology and music at the&nbsp;<a href="http://chopin.museum/en/information/visitors/id/222" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Chopin Museum</a>&nbsp;| <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/Frederic+Chopin+Museum/@52.236543,21.0207458,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x471ecc58ac61b529:0x7e0b5787c809b375!8m2!3d52.2365397!4d21.0229344" target="_blank" rel="noopener">map</a></li><li>12:30 PM: morning desserts at <a href="http://www.odette.pl/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Odette</a> | <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/Odette+Tea+Room/@52.235411,20.9978408,14.66z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x471ecc896ec879df:0xdcdf3dc82e4810f5!8m2!3d52.2355404!4d21.0018827" target="_blank" rel="noopener">map</a></li><li>&lt;&lt; nap time &gt;&gt;</li><li>4 PM: early dinner at <a href="http://www.ceprownia.pl/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ceprownia</a> | <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/Restauracja+Ceprownia/@52.240305,21.0141218,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0xfd6a6b1e46e9f707!8m2!3d52.240305!4d21.0163105" target="_blank" rel="noopener">map</a></li><li>finished for the day, since Old Town was closed off&#8230;</li></ul>



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<h3 class="has-text-align-center wp-block-heading">Onwards to <a href="https://lanniesfoodandtravel.com/index.php/2018/02/19/warsaw-2/">Episode 2 of 36 Hours in Warsaw!</a></h3>



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