Warsaw

Poland suffered the most from both Germans and Russians. It was under "occupied" for many, many decades. No wonder that they hate these two peoples. Stalin was their number one killer, how could they ever forgive such brutality. Many Polish people have achieved distinction in a variaty of fields - even some outside their homeland. Chopin, Madam Curie, etc. come to mind. The train took us from Berlin to Warsaw:

 Note how Warsaw is spelled in Poland!

    Modern building contrast to Russian gift building!

   Their National hero and their beloved Chopin:

Old town:

Museum - The Royal Castle:

     W hich is made of wood?

Host family dinner at their potato farm (which supplies Frito Lay):

Polish dinners   

    happy shoppers!

Yes, we had some rain!  Saw a memorial while in the bus!

   Hotel Westin had the best breakfast,

and we saw a Lucky bird promising better weather and good luck later:

Next stop Krakow