Back to My Roots

Warsaw is different than I expected. It was completely destroyed by WW2 and rebuilt under communism. As a city I thought it would be grey and brown, ugly block buildings with small windows. That the city itself would be bland, with nothing to do but historical tours.

I was very wrong.

It is a thriving city and the capital of the country. Although the city was completely rebuilt they tried to recreate the original landmarks and old eastern European feel.

It has cute cafes and many Amber shops (the country's gem)

There is a large, lush park with ponds and chateaus. This is my dream home, with gorgeous French style influences situated in the middle of a lovely river; it came complete with a peacock.

There were horses and buggies and cats in window sills.

We went to the only active Synagogue and one of the only left standing (and restored) in the city. The light was spellbinding.

Polish food is traditional but delicious and I found the people to be just genuinely kind. I truly enjoyed Warsaw and would definitely go back.