Arrived on Wednesday, basically on time, in spite of the Russian drone invasion and subsequent attack. The Warsaw airport was closed for a time, but I was able to avoid the worst of the delays.
Rain today in Warsaw, the first in many months, so I guess we brought it with us. Today was a city tour by bus with several stops along the way. Warsaw is a beautiful city with lots of history. So much of it was destroyed by the Germans during WW2, so the City is both old & modern.
Travel companions.Monument depicting Jews being driven to concentration camps. Notice gentleman in center carrying the Torah. Monument located in what was once Jewish Ghetto. Over 400,000 Jews killed out of 800,000. Only 600 Jews in Warsaw today; 5 synagogues.Jews facing the ovens; flames in background. Outside of a most interesting museum that we did not have enough time to visit. My only regret is not going into Warsaw early, so I could have had time to learn more.Old Town of Warsaw. So charming, clean & beautifully restored. Most of Warsaw was destroyed by the Germans during WW2.Perogi lunch: pork, game, meat, potatoes & cottage cheese.Perogi making demonstration at Park Cafe Krakhaw.Anna, our tour leader, treated each of us to a pastry from a local bakery. This handsome gentleman & his beautiful wife in background are part of our 23 person group.“Docent” who gave us a most interesting & in-depth presentation on the history of vodka in Poland & how it is distilled. After the tour, a sampling of 4 different vodkas. The best of all, Anna treated us to chocolate vodka liqueur after our tasting. Fun experience!!!
Weather has not cooperated, so pictures are few. Travel companions are all lovely people, mostly of the same age. Our guide Anna is terrific; full of enthusiasm, knowledge & most entertaining. I am still having internet issues, so quite the delay in getting this post off. Thought the problem was corrected before I left home, but obviously NOT. I will attempt to post again, but don’t be surprised if you do not hear from me. All in all, having a great time and experiencing a different culture which is always so enlightening. Oh yes, carb loaded meals.
Glad you have a good group of travelers and tour guide. A little dicey on your arrival but you made it. So much tragic history there during WWII. Safe travels.
Traveling with Judy 
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