Poland pt. 1

On Sunday I had the opportunity to travel to Poland to tour various sights from World War 2. We visited many places where horrible things happened and being there gave me more of an insight into the horrors that took place during the war. The sights had a very different effect on everyone. I know people handle sad things differently, but I didn't think people would have such different reactions. Personally the sights did not make me nearly as emotional as I thought they would. Before we departed I was very nervous for the toll these sights would take on me. Upon arriving and touring, these places didn't really upset me. I found the sights to be more like a museum than a real place where the horrors of the war took place. I couldn't grasp the idea that these places were the real sights I had learned about in my history books for so long. I think going to Poland was a very informative experience and I believe all Jews should make the trip to these sights at one point in their lives.