A cafe day

That’s what Joanna calls a day at the Baltos when it rains. This is in contrast to a beach day when the sun is shinning and all the tourists go about their day.

Joanna is very proud of her cafe. She put much of herself into it. I think is is very stylish and cozy- a place that is nice to linger and watch the rain or enjoy the sunshine. The breakfast is lovely, the ice cream is whimsical, and the white hot- chocolate perfect for today.

Life running an inn and entertaining your relatives is, to say the least, busy. There is a constant phone or email message to address, people checking in and out, and a full staff to assist. Yes, mom I offered to help, but they keep saying to relax. Clearly, I am the only family member not working as Thomas’s sister, Agnes is working in the cafe and Joanna’s family runs the inn behind Baltos.

So a bit about where we are exactly, Władysławowie is a township located at the base of the Hel Peninsula. It is now a very touristy place, but historically it has been home to many fishermen. The Baltic Sea is to the north and the “little sea” Gulf of Puck is on the south of the peninsula. The landscape reminds me of northern Wisconsin- woodsy conifers and sandy beaches. Except here “jantar” amber washes up after a storm. This seems almost magical to me!

Michael promises to show me…he has a collection to prove that it is true- and perhaps the end of a “cafe” day will be a good time…