Category Archives: Poland Tour 2010

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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My Amazing Day

I have so very, very much to write about, as today was the most amazing day for me. It was truly a day in my life that is a turning point, one to take note of and remember for a … Continue reading

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Westerplatte

Well, chalk up another first for me, today I have seen the president, live and in person. Oh, not the one you’re thinking of. No, I saw the president of Poland, closer than any of you will probably ever get … Continue reading

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Poland – First Impressions

It is very early in the morning here, just after 2 AM, but I am wide awake. I had about 2 1/2 hours or so of sleep earlier, then woke up and since I was wide awake, decided to get … Continue reading

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Poland Day 1 – Gdansk!

Well, I made it to Poland today. We arrived at Warsaw generally on time. It was mostly cloudy there when we arrived and there were some drops of rain on the plane windows. We eventually went through passport control and … Continue reading

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