Hi pamlarouge. My husband and I are from a small town in Oregon and now living in Lodz since the end of August. Will be here for at least a year or longer as he works on building a factory. We're finding it is fine here in Lodz. I heard all kinds of things, but you know, in the end, it can have a bit to do with one's attitude. We've lived abroad before too, in South Korea and in England. Lodz is easier than South Korea and harder than England, a lot is due to the language barrier. (You have support with that so it will make it all the easier for you.) Besides, we're finding many people can speak at least a little english and it's amazing how much one can get across with your hands and a dictionary. There are some great malls here for shopping, there's a huge new Tesco grocery store that's open 24 hours, other large grocery stores, the cinema, theatre, and the long Pieotrkawska street in the heart of town with shops and restaurants all along. There's probably lots of other things but we have much to discover yet. We've set up a bank account at WBK, and driving places. It just takes time to settle in but you've lived elsewhere so you already know this. The country is going through a lot of change since WW2 and we're impressed with the progress they've made considering all the challenges they've faced. There's some really new buildings and new roads, and then some very sad looking buildings and roads....but you know, it takes time and money...considering the past we think they are making great progress. I hope that helps a bit.
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