I could not have asked for a better trip to Poland. The group we went with was wonderful. The weather, for the most part, was excellent. The hotels were perfect. The bus driver was amazing. The tour guide was knowledgeable, attentive and lots of fun. I ate like a queen, without any questioning the gluten free options (there was even another person on the trip that was gluten free). The only things I would change would be a little more free time in each city and to do that I would add two more days to the trip.
My thoughts when I think back on the trip are that after being in Poland there is no doubt in my mind that I am Polish. In fact, I am even more proud to be Polish after visiting Poland and learning more history in person. The Polish people are strong, persistent, family loving people. I am all those things also. It sounds simple to say it that way but I really do understand now why I am the way I am. I think I make a pretty good Polack, except that I have no children to pass along my traditions to. I was even mistaken for being a native Polack when so many people would come up to me speaking Polish. I never wished I knew the language more than those time.
I am forever grateful that I was able to go on this trip with my Mother, who is first generation from Poland. It has been a dream of mine to go to Poland with her and the trip lived up to the dream.
I highly recommend a trip to Poland, whether you are Polish or not. It is a beautiful country and the exchange rate when we were there was incredible for us (almost 4 zloty for every $1). If I had really thought about it I would have probably shopped some more :) The history is deep, the people kind, the cities safe and most of all it is a proud country. I can't wait to return.
I will do more detailed posts about certain aspect of our trip, such as favorite things from the trip, Auschwitz and my souvenirs. There is just so much I want to share with you. I hope you will join me.
