Friday, June 26, 2009

Stepped on US Soil Today

Today we had presentations at the American Embassy in Warsaw (which is technically American soil).  We met with students from Poland for about two hours yesterday and discussed various topics- Environment, Energy, Security, Economics and Cultural Differences.  They treated us to lunch afterwards.  Then about 8 others and I went touring the city.  We went to Old Town Warsaw, the only part of Warsaw that wasn't destroyed during WWII bombings.  It is absolutely gorgeous.  It is probably my favorite part of Europe that I have seen thus far, not that I have seen that much. Then, again, today were our presentations.  They were pretty informal and short, but they were very interesting.  A few of the foreign ministers spoke with us about American-Polish relations and Poland's significance in the EU and NATO.  It was a lot of fun.  As of now, we are just hanging out in the Hostel.  We will probably go out tonight for a little bit.  Tomorrow we leave for Krakow at 9AM.  It will probably take us about eight hours to get there, including a stop for lunch halfway.  I am assuming the hostel has WiFi, so internet shouldn't be too much of a problem.  So until Krakow...

Paz y Amor,
Laura
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  1. UnknownJune 26, 2009 at 5:59 PM

    Your description of old town Warsaw has put it on our list - thanks. Do the Polish students speak easily understandable English? What food has been most interesting or different so far?
    There were ping pong size hale stones not far from here today. ALL our news reports are about Michael Jackson. Sounds as though you wowed the foreign ministers! Way to go.
    Love from Alfred

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  2. UnknownJune 26, 2009 at 8:11 PM

    It seems you are getting an education in addition to seeing many beautiful sites. It must be very interesting hearing the perspective of the students and ministers that you are working with. Grandma is excited about you being in Poland. I'm sure she'll really enjoy pictures. Tomorrow is Emily's grad party and Brian will be oficially leaving for Syracuse. Hope your 8 hour trip passes quickly and safely tomorrow. Love you, Mom

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