Our adventures continue...

A big wow for Warsaw! A couple of hours exploring in the sunshine was a welcome break from the exertion of the last couple of days. The Science and Culture centre was absolutely gorgeous and the views from the 30th floor were amazing but hazy. A short shopping trip later and it was back on the train headed for Lipowe Pole where we had a great reception from the locals. Next day we prepared for a party held for the 30th anniversary of Tadek and Anna - the chief fireman and his wife - and the first anniversary of their daughter and her husband. After that we painted some exterior walls of an extension to the fire station/children's centre and visited the Shrine of Our Lady in a nearby town. Then the celebrations began. Dancing, drinking and eating and eating and eating... A whole room full of grown adults doing the Birdy Dance was quite a sight to be seen.

The next day we attended Mass in the village church. Afterwards, we had lunch at the station before setting off to see the White Eagle military museum. Back to the station for our Scottish presentation which went down well with the locals, especially the dancing!

Then we had yet more food followed by a trip to the Dana sewing factory. A final meal and some very fond goodbyes later, we found ourselves on the train to Krakow in the morning.

Charis and Ron