This one won't happen until next year at the earliest but it's still fun to make tentative plans.
Why Poland and what part?
My maternal ancestors are almost all Polish and my grandfather was the son of Polish immigrants. Remarkably, Ancestry traced my lineage specifically to the Krakow area and the Tatras Mountains in the southern part of the country near the border of Slovakia. Krakow will be the home base.
Logistics:
Surprisingly affordable flights are available out of Atlanta with just one layover for under $700. There is a 6 hour time difference going east so the jet lag will be brutal. It might be a good idea to take an overnight or even a 2 day layover in the connecting city. Looks like my choices are London and Amsterdam. Either one could be interesting but I'd probably lean towards Amsterdam because I want to take a more proper UK trip down the road.
Time of year:
If by some miracle I am healthy enough, there is a half marathon in Krakow in late April, which I would love to do. If I am not healthy, I still think Spring is the time to go. Normal temps are in the 50s-60s so it will be comfortably cool but unlikely to be cold.
Side trips:
There will be plenty to see and do in the city to keep me occupied for a few days. There are 2 must do day trips. One is a hike in the Tatras. I imagine that in April, the peaks will be snow capped, which is another reason to go in the Spring. The other is a tour of Auschwitz concentration camp. Mode of transportation will probably be a bus.
Going back:
Another interesting option could be a stop in Berlin on the way back. Unfortunately, there is no easy train route from Krakow. If I was staying in Poznan instead, it would be an easy ride to Berlin. As it is, I'll probably save Germany for later. No reason to take an overnight layover on the way back but I will almost certainly have to stay in Atlanta for 1 night after I am back in America.
Edit:
There is a direct flight to Munich and a fast train to Berlin. I'll do Germany another time.
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