Hey All,
I arrived in Warsaw yesterday (Sunday) and was met at the train by my friend Pawel. We got situated then went to Holy Mass last night at his church. The Arch Bishop presided and it was quite interesting. Enjoyed cold beat soup and pierogi for lunch and washed it down with a rye (bread) beverage. Today I spent several hours touring a war museum related the Warsaw's total destruction by the Nazi's (first) then the Russians (second). This was an eye opener for me and very sad to observe. Tonight we had dinner that included an apetizer of Tartar (seasoned raw herring). I am still waiting to decide how it will sit for me but glad for the experience.
There was also a bittersweet moment in Tuebingen as Julia's grandfather died during my stay. I felt I should leave sooner to give space to Till and Julia but they convinced me to stay and we all enjoyed the time together visiting the Black Forest and Till's parents. Till's parents treeated me like I was family and have invited me to return and spend a Christmas with them in the Black Forest. The hospitality that I am experiencing is hard to communicate on this blog. I can say though that I am forming long-lasting relationships that I suspect will grow stronger with the years.
Okay this is all for now. I could go on but I am tired and yyou may be bored by now. I will depart for Krakow in a couple of days and for my visit to Auschwitz. Then I go to Prague and will soon be in the homestretch. A little tired now and will go to bed early because tomorrow will be another day of touring Warsaw.
Bye for now.
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Hi Tim,
Sounds like a great vacation. It must be neat to actually "see history".
It'll be neat to get together when you return and see the many photos you have.
Enjoy and be safe!!
Randy & Missy
Hey Tim,
sounds as if your journey continues being a cultural und culinarily adventure :-)
The funeral took place today and we were overwhelmed how many people joined it.
I´ll send you an email with the cell number of my sister Judith so she could maybe show you Potsdam!
Cya!
Till and Julia
Hey Uncle Tim! Sounds like your having the time of your life! Wish I was there too! Okay, so this thing with Kara doing an exchange . . . NOT FAIR! Exchange me! PLEASE! I wanna go to Europe! Okay, okay enough ranting out of me! Stay safe & stay cool. Find yourself a nice girl! See you in June! Miss you, Love you . . .
Kristin
hey tim,
thx 4 the messages today. hope u enjoy poland and its culinary surprises...
my first oral exam took place today and i got 16/20, so very content.
got droit penal (=penal law) on thursday and after this exam i ll be free to party each nite at the riverside... or wherever. its a bit sad over here, cos everyday somebody leaves, but nevertheless we re havin a great time with our international community, that u were part of!
i ll be curious to read some new posts. take care on ur trip n enjoy the "old world" (europe)!!!
catch ya soon.
MAGNUS
Wow bud sounds like we should have had you video tape this adventure then sold it to MGM for the possible film titled " National Timmays Europe Adventure"
Take care and be safe and No I was not screening calls just in the middle of an interview. I will try to call when it isn't the middle of the night for you.
Correction to last post:
Title:
National Timaaays European Vacation
- I know how critical you are about detail so it needed to be corrected.
Travis
Timaaay,
your writing is excellent and your description has impacted me.
Youre right only a few short years ago... complete barbarianism
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