Travel Diary: Minsk, Warsaw, Berlin

For the last week of my adventure (we're jumping ahead a few days, trust me, it's for the best...) my time was split between Minsk, Warsaw and Berlin. 

Minsk

Minsk was not a place I had ever thought about visiting, and honestly, had the tour not stopped there I never would have gone, but I am so glad that I did; Minsk was stunning. Although we only spent one night in Minsk, I had a blast exploring the city, bowling and taking in the local entertainment.

Brest Fortress

Warsaw

The day we spent in Warsaw was one of the most beautiful of the trip. The sun was shining, the breeze was warm; it was perfect for exploring the Polish capital. After spending the morning on a bus tour, which took us to all the key sights and drove us through the Warsaw Ghetto (that was very surreal), we enjoyed a delicious perogi lunch before settling in for an afternoon of beers and people-watching along Warsaw's main street. It was absolutely glorious day!

Berlin

By the time we arrived in Berlin, the travel plague had firmly taken hold; I was sick and just getting sicker. Although I'd been a little sick through most of the trip I was able to push through and keep exploring, that did not happen in Berlin. I spent one day touring the city and that was it. The last day of my trip I spent quarantined in my hotel room drinking tea and watching old documentaries on CNBC (the only English channel I could get). 

Even though the end of my stay in Berlin wasn't great, I'm so glad I spent my one semi-healthy day by taking in a walking tour of the city. I can't tell you how surreal it was to see so many historic sites that I've read about for years, like the Brandenburg Gate, the Holocaust Memorial and what remained of the Berlin Wall. 

The Brandenburg Gate

Holocaust Memorial

The Berlin Wall (what remains)

What I Wore

Although I wasn't able to frolic through Europe's cobblestone street in my sundress, I did have the chance to wear it a few times throughout the trip. Whether it was due to distance (700km+ Minsk to Warsaw), border delays (Belarus to Poland) or crazy Russian traffic (pretty much everywhere in Russia), there were more than a few days where we spent at least six hours on the bus - and on those days I broke out the sundress. Cute enough that when we did get off the bus I didn't feel like a schlub, but comfortable enough that when we finally arrived in Moscow after 11 hours I didn't feel absolutely horrible. 

Sweater - Zara; Dress - Old Navy; Sandals - Zellers

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