The one thing that the Poles LOVE to complain about over here are the roads. And, although we haven't actually driven on them yet it seems that these complaints are definitely warranted. During the years of communism most people in Poland could not afford a car. Therefore, once communist ended and people started making more money there was a HUGE influx of cars on the roads of Poland. This coupled with the fact that the roads were not maintained or worked on regularly under the communist years has led to some pretty bad roads throughout the country. Poland is working to repair these roads but there are simply so many roads that need work that it is going to take years. Since Poland is one of the host countries for the 2012 Euro Cup soccer tournament the government has started putting significant funding towards fixing the roads for all of the guests that will be here for the tournament.
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| Tom came across this situation near his office today. A result of a big pothole in the road. |
this makes Chicago streets and our potholes seem so much more tolerable! Do you miss driving?
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