Travel / Warsaw in May, Auschwitz, Kantor in Old Town [33]

@WhirlwindTobias
Open to suggestions. If you link me some attractive silver /amber Polish rings, I am open to suggestions. I thought of pandora because most the rings are around 60-80 dollars. She isn't a big jewelry person, so it's more of a symbol. She would rather spend money for a bike ride than get jewelry.

Travel / Warsaw in May, Auschwitz, Kantor in Old Town [33]

@Atch
I was thinking of buying a Pandora ring. I do not think I would be able to get away alone long enough to buy a ring. Unless you know of an online Polish store etc. Thanks. We are more private people, so I will probably do it in a semi secluded area while on a walk etc. Thanks again!

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@Paulina
Thank you very much for all of your help.

If I can also ask, what is the best way to use my cell phone from the US which is unlocked, while in Poland. ATT wants to charge me 10 dollars a day for Day Pass. I am hoping to be able to make calls, text and use the internet. I have seen some Polish Sim Cards that have 10GB data for 25-30zl but I do not know how I would be able to call/text family members where we are etc.

Travel / Warsaw in May, Auschwitz, Kantor in Old Town [33]

Perfect. Thanks guys. Last question is regarding Kantors. Are they essentially close to one another or can they very dramatically? Thanks

Travel / Warsaw in May, Auschwitz, Kantor in Old Town [33]

@spiritus

Thank you very much for your help, I really appreciate your suggestions and advice. I am so excited for our time in Poland. I have so many family members I have not seen for 20+ years that I miss so much.

Quick question for you regarding Kantors in Poland. I know they vary greatly from location to location. Is there a website or something else that can list the rates for the day etc depending on location? Thanks again

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@WhirlwindTobias
I do not often get to Poland, my last trip was 1995 and before that 1984, while this is her first time in Europe. I am not sure when we will ever make the journey again to Poland, so this is why she wanted to visit the historical site. She has been set on visiting there, so it will be scheduled at the end of our trip. She is huge on history, so it will be difficult to dissuade her from this. I understand that the two activities clash dramatically with one another, but it is what it is unfortunately.

Regarding 1st proposal. When people ask her how we got engaged, she doesn't have a great story. It was bad timing, during a long talk about being together for 8 years with no proposal. I had the ring for almost a year, but all my engagement ideas never panned out, so I did it during that conversation. Long story short, I would just like to make the event more memorable then just during a conversation. We are not getting remarried or having problems, but it has always bothered me that I never properly proposed to my wife. Lazienki with Chopin playing sounds wonderfully beautiful! The other thought I had was the top of the palace of cultural arts overlooking the city but the park seems more ideal.

Travel / Warsaw in May, Auschwitz, Kantor in Old Town [33]

Hi thank you for the suggestion, Lazienki Park sounds like a great spot with the music playing, would be perfect!

Regarding auschwitz, we know this is not a tourist stop and is not taken lightly. I have found a company who has us board a 520am express train, arrive 830 krakow. Then tour until 430pm. At 730pm train back to Warsaw arriving 1010pm where they will then take us back to our stay. So it will be one very long day, but it can be done. Regarding staying in krakow, I already paid for all the nights in Warsaw, and do not want to pay again for Krakow. Also, I have so much family to visit while in Warsaw etc.