Ever since I can remember, I have wanted to visit Auschwitz. I have always had an interest in the Holocaust. I was planning to go there in 2022 the just a few days before I was going to book a flight, Russia invaded Ukraine. So I went to Sicily instead. However, I have always had that desire to go. Back in the summer I was asked to go into work during the holidays. They offered to pay me, of course, but I said could I take the two days in term time. So here I am. Ready to embark on a sneaky little mid-term trip to Poland.
Flights are booked, this time flying from Bristol, which will be an experience in itself. Car booked in the car park. Again, something I have not had to consider for many, many years. Airbnb booked. A very small studio apartment, just outside of the Old Town of Krakow. I am going up to London next week to get my holiday money. I had no idea where I could get that down here so it was a good excuse to go back to London. Not that I need an excuse. I have a little book from the Oxfam Book Shop in Wells all about Krakow and have a kind of plan in my head. So I guess we are all ready to go again. I feel different about travel these days, since Covid. I don't know what it is or why I feel this way, it is strange. I don't think it helped last year when I went to Sicily and caught Covid (even though I didn't know I had it!). But I need to shrug off these feelings and go out and explore more of the world whilst I am young and healthy enough to do it.
So come join me on this mini adventure and I am sure I will make some fond memories again.
As always, with my love.
