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Kozłówka Palace

Posted on 25 September 2011 by lkonieczny

The Kozłówka Palace is officially known as the Zamoyski Museum in Kozłówka (Muzeum Zamoyskich w Kozłówce–you can read about it in English from this link). It is a large rococo and neoclassical palace located in Kozłówka, not far from Lublin.  … Continue reading →

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Muzeum Hymnu Narodowego

Posted on 20 September 2011 by lkonieczny

On Thursday, August 18th we visited the Museum of the National Anthem of Poland in the tiny town of Będomin, Poland, a bit southwest of the Trojmiasto area (the three cities, Gdańsk, Gdynia, and Sopot). I have previously written about … Continue reading →

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Khotyn Fortress

Posted on 18 September 2011 by lkonieczny

The Khotyn Fortress was designated as one of the Seven Wonders of Ukraine in 2007, and I was fortunate to visit it in 2011. It is indeed quite spectacular. Located near the city of Khotyn, Chocim in Polish, through the … Continue reading →

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Lychakiv Cemetery

Posted on 11 September 2011 by lkonieczny

One of the places we visited when we were in L’viv (Lwów) was the historic Lychakiv Cemetery (Cmentarz Łyczakowski we Lwowie). The cemetery dates back to the late 16th century and was at one time the main cemetery for the city’s major figures, … Continue reading →

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Day 17 – From Warszawa back to Gdańsk!

Posted on 31 August 2011 by lkonieczny

Home again, home again, jiggety jig! At least, back to Wojtek and Alicja’s home this evening, after a long road trip–but a very goof road trip. I’ll have more to say about the many things I’ve learned on my trip … Continue reading →

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Day 16 – Do Warszawy

Posted on 30 August 2011 by lkonieczny

Well, about now, day 16 is nearly over. I am currently in the Hotel Ibis restaurant near the New/Old city in Warszawa. It’s been a long day of travel, and a long day of walking, but another good day, another … Continue reading →

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Day 14 – To Kremenets

Posted on 28 August 2011 by lkonieczny

Today I got up pretty early having had a good night’s sleep, ready for the day’s adventures. After we cleaned up a bit, we had breakfast again, and again it was very good. I was still full from last night … Continue reading →

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Day 10 – Chernivtsi to Kamianets-Podilskyi

Posted on 24 August 2011 by lkonieczny

Another day of traveling, but a good day as well. We began the day in Romania, in Strada Mihail Sadoveanu, Oradea, Romania. It was a very nice hotel called Hotel Eden. Tonight we are staying in a very nice hotel … Continue reading →

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Day 8

Posted on 22 August 2011 by lkonieczny

Well, day 8 of my wonderful trip is about over, and it was yet another great day. We began the day in the wonderful city of Lwów, and have ended it in the also nice city of Yermecze, in the … Continue reading →

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Day 7

Posted on 21 August 2011 by lkonieczny

It has been a long day today, and we covered many kilometers today, both emotionally and in reality. It is nice to sit down for a bit and remember the day’s activities. We started–as we always do–with sniadania, breakfast. Wojtek … Continue reading →

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