New Things

So we arrived in Krakow yesterday via the train which took approximately 3 hours to get from point A to B. As I was getting ready to go out last night, I was listening to a live Celine Dion concert and saw a beautiful firework show. Who can say that happens on a normal day?

Today, I went to a Polish Mass at St. Mary's Cathedral (where Pope John Paul II presided) and it was so moving eventhough I couldn't understand what they were saying. The church is literally one of the most beautiful that I have ever seen and I enjoy spending time there.

The majority of the other students and I went to the Jewish Quarter, Kasimerez, because a Jewish festival is taking place this week. We ate at this Italian food place, Portofino, which had the best food and it was so fresh tasting.

Slowly but surely I am learning more of the Polish language as I meander my way through this beautiful city.

I will be taking a night train tonight to Prague, so I am anxious to see what a night train will be like...you will have to stay tuned for that entry.

Excitement through and through

I have arrived today in Warsaw and am loving every second of it!! The weather is absolutely amazing here with the high about 80 degrees. Getting to know everyone on my program has been amazing since everyone comes from a different background/place. We all have different thigns that brought us to Poland but each of us has a deep appreciation for the country.

After having a true Polish supper a couple of us went to a bar to watch the soccer match, Spain vs. Russia. Everyone in the bar was cheering out loud which made us cheer and we all had smiles doing so.

Well it's been a very long day so I will say goodnight!