Poland: a new chapter

We had the opportunity to visit Poland last Fall.  It was a beautiful time of the year to be there and explore such a neat place.  Hoping to make this place our new home sometime in 2015. More on that later...until then, enjoy some pictures from our trip!
about to board our plane leaving Orlando-Steve's excited face!
too bad we didn't get bumped up to first class on our second flight
but we enjoyed it out of Orlando :)
boarding our plane for Germany
can't get away from Disney...even across the ocean!
our $30 breakfast in the Munich airport.  This is what you have to pay when
traveling with a lady who's 19 weeks pregnant!
arriving in Poznan, Poland


walked around in Poznan after arriving that afternoon

inside a cathedral in Poznan
we enjoyed the beautiful architecture
eating lunch
First meal in Poland~Pierogis
still looking a little tired, just a bit jet lagged the morning after arriving
yes, another food picture, remember Jenny was 19 weeks
pregnant and thoroughly enjoyed the food during our
time there!
walking around Gniezno, Poland
Richard and his daughter Adelyne hosted us during our time
spent visiting Poland
climbed the stairs to the top of the bell tower in Gniezno
Jenny got excited when she saw this little girl carrying
her cello along the sidewalk and took a picture!
Visiting the New Life Center that Bread of Life Ministries started
They keep bees at the New Life Center...here's Richard helping
Steve locate the one that flew down his shirt!
Pictured in front of a lake where some local churches perform baptisms
These next few pictures were taken in Berlin, Germany.  We headed over to Germany one day and found an interesting walking tour to partake in...below are pics taken at the Jewish Memorial and around the city of Berlin.






it rained the entire three hour tour, Jenny was thankful to
stop and warm up with coffee half way through
finishing our walking tour at the Brandenburg Gate
Back in Poland...
Steve (with the few new Polish phrases he had picked up) ventured to a local
store to buy breakfast items for Jenny to cook up.
Along the streets in Gniezno
Forget Starbucks, this was the BEST pumpkin spice latte!
Richard Nungesser~thankful for this faithful servant; pray
for him and his family as they head back to Poland  in the
coming months.
This was a favorite little spots to grab lunch
Shopping
visiting with Polish pastors
No matter where Steve goes, his boss is keeping an eye on him!
(Found this picture on the Nungesser's fridge!)
Steve preaching at Poznan International Church

more beautiful architecture we found walking around Poznan


more yummy food (pumpkin soup)
All pack up to head out on our last adventure to visit Kalisz, Poland
road trip snacks
pictured with the pastor in front of the church in Kalisz 

We enjoyed a yummy homemade meal before leaving Kalisz
The next day we flew out of Poland and headed back to the States.  We were delayed in Newark and Steve ought
some water for Jenny. When he came back with the bottle of water, we had to laugh at the irony of its name.
This trip marked a pivotal point for us in taking steps toward moving to Poland.  Further updates to come as our family embarks on this journey!

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