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Poland Day 8 — More of this Amazing Adventure

Today was a day where we had a chance to look into the interior of Poland, into it’s heart and soul by looking at the people as they live in the countryside, in the little towns and villages. It was … Continue reading

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Our weather in Poland

I have a few minutes before our next “hop on the bus” moment and so will tell you a little about the weather here in Poland. First the big picture. We have crossed the Wisla river a number of times, … Continue reading

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Poland Day 7

We had another full and busy day today, starting our day in Sandomierz and ending up on Rzeszow, but via a circuitous route. Among the hightlights were two cathedrals, healing water, a nice palace, and some zubrowka. Ahh, how good … Continue reading

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Agriculture and Farming in Poland

Since I have a bit of time this morning, I’ll tell a little bit about the agriculture and farming of Poland, based on what I have seen so far. Much of Poland seems very rural, with towns of varying sizes … Continue reading

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Poland Day 6 — From Warszawa to Sandomierz

We saw a lot of Poland today, though generally under cloudy skies. But no matter, we had mostly inside stuff to do anyhow. We started out with breakfast at the Novotel Centrum in downtown Warsawa, then about 8 or so … Continue reading

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Poland Day 5 — Warszawa!

Wow, day five in Poland and I’m already feeling overwhelmed. And at home, too. It is a very amazing feeling. We started off the day very early, just after 8 AM, when we left the hotel after breakfast and piled … Continue reading

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Poland Day 4 — Ancestral Amazement

Another long day today, but a good day. Also a productive day. And, for three of our group, an amazing day…but more about that later. I didn’t sleep the best last night, probably from a large meal later in the … Continue reading

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Poland Day 3 – Malbork and more

Well, the experience of Poland continues. As you read in my first post for this day, early in the day I met more family. There are no words to convey the great joy that was a part of that meeting. But … Continue reading

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Two in a row — more amazement

Today was a very long day, but also a very good day. And the amazement part of it from last night continued. At 7 AM, Pat, Sonja, and I were in the lobby, and in walks in Bartek (see previous … Continue reading

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Postlude to an Amazing Day

After last night, I don’t know what more to write. But I know that after I meet Alicja’s mother today, and Alicija’s sister, that I will have more to say. Bartek will also be there this morning, he is a … Continue reading

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