Jan 2, around Warsaw

Yesterday afternoon Wojtek, Sebastian's cousin, met us at the train station in Warsaw. He bravely agreed to be our host and tour guide for the next couple of days.

Warsaw Uprising Memorial

Near Wisla river.

Syrenka [mermaid] - local icon and symbol of Warsaw. Old Town Square, in rubble after World War II along with the rest of the city, was completely reconstructed.

Castle Square

Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. 24/7 guard.

Huge urns contain soil from battlefields around the world where Polish soldiers fought and died for freedom.