Auschwitch and more

Today we took a tour of Auschwitch concentration and extermination camp. We had a personal guide for the four of us. She was able to explain the horrible and unthinkable events that took place there with dignity and grace. It was a long, life-changing day-an experience that fills you with such sadness and awe at the resilence of those involved. Our last evening was spent shopping, having dinner in an outdoor cafe on the square, and enjoying one last gilatto-best ice cream ever! Did I ever tell you about restaurant experiences here? In the US, eating out is a eace to the finish. The wait staff rush you along so they can get more people in-here, it is the opposite.Want to sit and order a drink and that's all for an hour? No one cares. But, if you are starving, look out-it takes about an hour from tbe time you order until the food arrives. Ready to leave? You have to chase down the waiter to get your bill. Why? Because here they view eating as an enjoyable event to be savored-not devoured. Rather than gulping your food and running, the people here socialze and relax over a meal. It is a different attitude from the fast food mentallity that we often have at home. Packing and getting ready to be at the airport at 7:15 AM for a long day of travel. It's been a great journey but we are all ready to come home.