The Pickett Children Come to Warsaw

We spent the first two full days in Warsaw...showing Jamie, Caroline and Melissa

Polish history, where we shop, where we eat...and sights in and around the city.

Though we had cold, crisp spring days, we enjoyed being outside.

We climbed the steps of the viewing tower next to the historic St. Anne's Church (which is at the entrance of Warsaw's Old Town) and had a great panoramic view of Warsaw. 

You can see the Warsaw stadium in the distance that will be used starting this Friday (June 8th) for the 2012 Euro Cup.

The Royal Castle is directly behind Jamie and Caroline. 

This was the royal residence of many Polish monarchs and sits at the entrance of Warsaw's Old Town.

It was completely destroyed by the Nazis during World War II but was rebuilt and reconstructed in the 50's. 

We walked through and into the middle of Warsaw's Old Town (Stare Miasto). This was an area that was also totally destroyed by the Nazis during World War II. This area was rebuilt based on drawings, pictures and citizen recollections.

We enjoyed walking the cobblestone streets and saw small shops, churches, restaurants and 

Lody (ice cream) shops! 

Here we are in one of the many ice cream shops that open during the spring/summer season.

We introduced Jamie, Caroline and Melissa to Lody and Polish Hot Chocolate!

On our walk, we stopped at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier..

and walked through the surrounding park. Can you believe how green this park is?

The bright green grass and trees were so beautiful!

It's a beautiful green day!

Jamie and Caroline were adjusting to the time change...and took advantage of a few minutes to rest while riding Metro back to our home.

We wanted to show our children where we shop for food, household needs, etc. We took our children to Obi (a store much like Home Depot)....

To Real (a grocery store)....but beforehand we went to a Polish McDonald's that is located inside the Real Store building.

Enjoying Polish french fries....

and a few McDonald treats...

We also went to the Chopin Museum...

Chopin was born in Poland and the Polish adore him, his history and music.

We also enjoyed learning and listening to music from this great Polish composer.

It was a rainy spring day but it did not keep us from showing our children this historic city.

On of our challenges would be to decide which of the many great Polish restaurants to take Melissa, Jamie and Caroline to...here we are at Folk Gospoda....a great place for traditional Polish food!

Our American children loved the food, touring and enjoying this beautiful city!

We are having so much fun together!