Warsaw: New Friends

In Poland, Sunday is a day spent with family. The stores are not open. A few restaurants are available but it is limited. This is the day everyone spends time with family at the local parks, museums, and churches.

Helen, one of the guests staying at the B&B asked if she could join me on my walk to the Chopin concert. I was happy to have the companionship for the long walk and learn a few things about Helen. She and her husband Michael are from New Zealand. They have been traveling for 5 weeks locating Helen's family in Poland. She is of Polish Jewish origin. Her mother's family survived the holicost by hiding their identity and using false papers. She said it was easy for her mother to hide for she was born with blond hair and blue eyes. To blend into situations is always important for survival.

I think one of the best parts of traveling to Poland is meeting people like Helen. It was a special afternoon.