I am not one quick to judge but so far, Bucharest will not be one of my favorite places. Perhaps it is the extremely hot weather that dictates a tone, maybe it is the dust, dirt and debris I see on the street. Maybe it is the dilapidated state in which I see so many …
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Making Pierogi
The moment we met Anna, we knew we would enjoy her company. She was our guide/teacher in our Polish cooking class. By the way, if you plan to travel and need tips on how to find the best outings with the best pricing too just let me know. Years of travel have taught us well …
The Lady In The Red Coat
Post 37 – The Lady In The Red Coat I’m not saying we discovered Poland first, but it is no wonder we have enjoyed every minute here. See the recent article. Each city we have visited has a well-preserved or restored old town but once outside the walls of that t area, most Polish cities …
Let Us Remember
“Those who do not remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” George Santayana Auschwitz. Ironically, in this place of death for so many, the grounds were green when we walked through . . . spring green, the color that suggested new Easter dresses, shiny white shoes, and a hat. It made me think of …
Krakow
Poland’s major cities were almost totally flattened during World War II. That is clear. One city, Krakow, however, remained virtually untouched, unharmed. How could this be? Early on in 1939 Krakow peacefully surrendered to Germany. In turn, the city was named the capital of the newly created Nazi General Government. The General Government was formed …
A Lighter Look
We left our stuff in Warsaw in favor of a short trip by train to Gdansk for two nights. I’d love to hear how each of you might pronounce Gdansk. Phonetically, it is Guh-Dainse with the accent on the second syllable. Think of the sound of “ain” in rain or ain’t then apply it to …
An Intro to Warsaw
One cannot visit Warsaw without witnessing the stunning impact World War II and the Holocaust had on this place, these people. As I go forward, keep in mind that 85% of the city was decimated by Nazi Germany’s bombs and the burning of any remaining building that had any connection with Polish government and the …
A Royal Kickoff!
Could we have packed more in just three days? Hardly! Jill and Gary met us when the London train arrived at Norwich station and our adventure began! At that time, we had been awake for about 36 hours but the excitement of seeing our friends gave us new energy. On a drive through Norwich to …
Ready for Another Journey?
How about four months touring Poland, Romania, Croatia, and Greece and the final eight weeks in Turkey and Jordan. The trip will be topped off on a cruise with ports in Israel and Egypt. It should be an all-new beautiful and cultural adventure! First though, remember Jill and Gary whom we met in Panama? We’re …
The 38th Parallel
The invisible line that divides South Korea from North Korea is called the 38th Parallel. At the end of WWII, Korea was finally liberated from Japanese occupation. Because the victors could not agree on a single government, the country was divided with a line. The northern half of Korea established a communist government and an …