I have another experience to share from my time here in Poland. The other night I was reminded how wonderful it is that in the United States you never have to pay for grocery bags. I had realized that campgrounds here in Poland do not supply toilet paper always so I went to a local store to fetch one. This is also a time to mention a dynamic about the Polish people which is that they are very curious. I have been surprised at the level of eye contact people will make with you even as a stranger and that wherever I go I see people looking at me very curiously. I thought it was because I am a foreigner but I noticed that they do it also with each other. That said, I purchased my roll of toilet paper and a loaf of bread and realized of course that I had forgotten to bring a bag and was not going to get one. I then walked back through town, a small town thank goodness, and was very aware of the looks I got from other people. It would be a strange site to me to see anyone carrying around toilet paper and bread so I understood their curiousity. I am glad that I am light on the old feet and got back to the campsite with much rapidity to avoid more of the curious stares. I must remember to always bring a bag with me to stores so I don't have a repeat experience of this.