Monthly Archives: September 2011

Cymbały

Posted on 5 September 2011 by lkonieczny

Perhaps it’s called a Cymbala, perhaps it’s a Cymbała, and perhaps in Ukrainian it is a Cимвала, or maybe (most likely), it’s called a Cymbaly. I am not really sure. But I’ll call it a “Tsymbaly” or “Cymbały” in Polish. … Continue reading →

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Day 21 – Home again?

Posted on 4 September 2011 by lkonieczny

Today my wonderful vacation and trip to Poland ends. But am I really going home now, or am I leaving it? It is a conundrum I shall ponder in this blog in the coming weeks….

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Day 20 – Ciechocinek, Toruń and more

Posted on 3 September 2011 by lkonieczny

Having had a fair share of vodka last night (and dancing and eating), you’d have thought I would sleep in today, but I did not. It was a beautiful morning out with the sun shining in the window. I got … Continue reading →

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Day 19 – to Chełmo and Ciechocinek

Posted on 3 September 2011 by lkonieczny

Today started rather leisurely. It is a nice and sunny morning out, bright sun, but somewhat chilly, about 15 centigrade or about 60 degrees. The high today is forecast for about 70 and a chance of rain. As the morning … Continue reading →

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Day 18 – Tczew, family, and friends

Posted on 1 September 2011 by lkonieczny

Today was a busy day, and one in which I best got to put my Polish (and some Ponglish) to use. It was also a day full of food, and I mean Full with a capital “F.” But of course, … Continue reading →

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