Tom and I were fortunate enough to have the opportunity to go on an "exploratory trip" to Warsaw. After a direct flight to Warsaw we spent 5 days wondering around our new home. The purpose of the visit was to check out the city and confirm that we were 100% sure about our decision. So instead of spending our visit doing traditional tourist type activities we focused on practical and lifestyle items. Our "must dos" included; riding public transportation, visiting grocery stores, drug stores & shopping malls, and exploring the local neighborhoods. We also had the opportunity to connect with a group of expat internationals through facebook and meet up at a local bar to watch rugby. It was great fun and a good opportunity to get a lot of questions answered. And, in case anyone was worried, Tom can vey easily get NFL Football on TV in Poland. We had the chance to sample some authentic Polish cuisine and enjoyed a variety of pierogi, Zurek (a traditional Polish sour soup), some local pork dishes, and of course, Polish vodka. Tom spent a couple of mornings visiting the C.H. Robinson office and meeting his new team. They seemed very motivated and excited for his arrival.
Tom and I both feel much more comfortable with our move having had the opportunity to explore the city! We loved the city and were continually surprised by how modern and cosmopolitan it is. It reminded us a lot of Prague, Rome and Vienna. The city seems very liveable and quite easy to get around in. We found a lot of great parks that we are excited to share with Charlie. Here are some pictures from our visit...enjoy!
