My first week in Warsaw was spent partially trying to take in as much knowledge as I could possibly absorb and entirely creating incredibly close friendships.  

As us seven Canadians--the only new volunteers this term--partook in the TEFL course at the British Council, we eagerly bonded through being completely foreign in Poland.  From learning how to manage a classroom to Mexican-English pub outings, it was hard to part on Saturday from Nathan's lovely little Villa.  But I met my host mother and was whisked out of the comfort zone we created together in our messy room.  

But I was more than excited to meet my new family for the next five months, despite sickness brewing in my sinuses.  For my first meal in my new home we ate traditional homemade tomato soup--it is so delicious!

On Sunday I explored Old Town with my host mother and her children; the little baby slept happily as his stroller bumped and rattled over cobblestones.  We had Italian ice cream whilst out on our adventure, and it is fair to say it was the best "swirly ice cream" I have ever tasted.  For dinner we went to a traditional Polish restaurant where we devoured pierogi and tea.  I am happy that I fit in with my host family so perfectly, so easily.

Natalie:)