Poland's forests

As we left the main highway headed further north we veered east into some of the prettiest forest areas in rural Poland. The two way dual lane carriageway was in great condition and we were making very good time.
Nevertheless, what one is thinking in ones helmet is apprehension and an ominous realisation that what we are fast approaching is nothing like the pretty forests surrounding us now.
It's very difficult to describe the emotion one constantly feels during this journey of remembrance and discovery.