Four plus three from Poland

Running in Poland.  I have only found ONE other runner and its my third day of running (total of 19 miles).  I was beginning to think it was against the law or something because I did not see anyone else exercising.  I guess since lots of folks here walk to work, that is their exercise.  The key is to find sidewalks because the streets are all narrow and very busy.  Bring colored shirts that can be easily seen during the day.  With the uneven sidewalks and numerous potholes, I would not even consider running in the dark.  Have I mentioned that it is pretty much completely dark here at 4 PM.  Most days so far have been damp and overcast...I think we have seen the sun once in the first week.  As the weather does get very cold, layering is good.  This week it has been mild (high 50/low 40s)so shorts and long sleeve t-shirt have been fine.  I have not seen another person in shorts - even the other runner was in long pants, jacket, and hat. 

Washing and drying in Poland.  We have a sink to wash dishes - no dishwasher.  It is amazing how quickly 9 people can use up the clean dishes.  Ellie and I worked hard today staying ahead of the demand for clean dishes, cups, bowls, etc...these kids love to eat!!

Washing and drying in Poland (II).  We have a washing machine and NO dryer.  Thankfully we have a separate laundry room with four clothes lines strung from one side to the other.  With the time it takes for clothes to clothes line dry, as soon as they are dry, we have more clothes to string up.  Don't get behind or you WILL get buried.