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Poland is an ancient nation that was conceived near the middle of the 10th century. Its golden age occurred in the 16th century. During the following century, the strengthening of the gentry and internal disorders weakened the nation. In a series of agreements between 1772 and 1795, Russia, Prussia, and Austria partitioned Poland amongst themselves. Poland regained its independence in 1918 only to be overrun by Germany and the Soviet Union in World War II. It became a Soviet satellite state following the war, but its government was comparatively tolerant and progressive. Labor turmoil in 1980 led to the formation of the independent trade union "Solidarity" that over time became a political force and by 1990 had swept parliamentary elections and the presidency. A "shock therapy" program during the early 1990s enabled the country to transform its economy into one of the most robust in Central Europe, but Poland currently suffers low GDP growth and high unemployment. Solidarity suffered a major defeat in the 2001 parliamentary elections when it failed to elect a single deputy to the lower house of Parliament, and the new leaders of the Solidarity Trade Union subsequently pledged to reduce the Trade Union's political role. Poland joined NATO in 1999 and the European Union in 2004. To be updated

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I heard my lips uttering something I never thought possible: "I'm sad that it's the end of winter." Madness? Perhaps. But until now I had never experienced the mad rush of snowboarding. It's my new favourite thing to do and I wish I could send myself to a slope right now. Eight of us went to Poland to ski and snowboard. Zakopane is the main centre for snow sports in Poland and is about two hours south of Krakow and the mountains there mark the border with Slovakia. We were a bit of a rabble with very tenuous connections linking us [View Full Entry]

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Published: April 26th 2006 | 169 Views | [diary=53408]

Alice and Craig
500 Champion
Night out ten pin bowling

By judylay
April 18th 2006
Warsaw 2, Judy 0 Europe » Poland » Masovia » Warsaw
So to finish up the day from Friday and after I missed the train... I stood at the platform for about a minute. I spun around in my head the options, there being not too many, and I kept going back to how the taxi driver could've been wrong -- he had looked at my ticket and said it would leave at 14.04, why did it leave at 14.00?? Then it dawned on me. 14.04 ≠ 4 minutes after 2 pm 14.04 = 14th of April Why do I always get the illiterate taxi drivers. Anywho. I was kicking myself. But [View Full Entry]

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Published: April 18th 2006 | 137 Views | [diary=53483]

View along the way to Warsaw
View along the way to Warsaw II

By judylay
April 14th 2006
Warsaw hates me. Europe » Poland » Lesser Poland » Kraków
That's it, I'm never coming back to this town again!! I have been invited by a friend to Easter weekend at her place in Kaunas, Lithuania. So last night I bought a train ticket from Krakow to Warsaw (while I was in Krakow still), departing Krakow at 8.00, arriving Warsaw around 10.45. The bus leg time I found online was departing Warsaw at 1.40 and arriving at Kaunas 9.00 next day (Saturday). Following so far? After buying the train ticket, I walked over to the bus ticket place to try and buy the bus ticket from Warsaw to Kaunas. Well, turned [View Full Entry]

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Published: April 14th 2006 | 207 Views | [diary=52763]


This is the second time I'm writing this page. The first one, just as I'd finished, I did something to delete it. Ugghhhh!!!! Anyways won't write that regualary now as the same routine is to be followed everyday. get up at 6:30am, go for excercise. there are meetings the whole day and chores and melas are fitted in between. Meetings are the center poinr of MONAR. if anyone has a problem or needs to discuss or if someone is fighting the the bell is rung and the whole group meets. even if its in the middle of the night or at [View Full Entry]

desitraveller - Nalini | Read The Full Entry | Subscribe
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Published: April 13th 2006 | 99 Views | [diary=52517]


This happened 2 days ago? A bit of background... Wieliczka salt mine has been in operation for over 700 years and is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Basically, if you're in the neighborhood, you should go for a visit. Last week the school had organized a trip for everyone to go but I was too tired (I went to Tesco that day instead) and I figured since I have a whole month, I can go anytime. My classmate Vala had wanted to go last week but she somehow missed the bus, so we decided to go together. We were told that [View Full Entry]

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Published: April 13th 2006 | 137 Views | [diary=52602]

Salt carving
Me
The Last Supper

Marek, our instructor (who I keep saying is cute, in a mean looking polish way...) played a game with us the other day. He wrote the names of famous persons and taped one to each of our foreheads. Then we had to ask questions in Polish that can be anwered with tak/nie, and try to figure out who is taped to our foreheads. Funny, the night before this was the first time when I played this game, with Vala, Ben, and Bryce. So anyway, I really suck at this game. I was Boris Becker. :-/ [View Full Entry]

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Published: April 13th 2006 | 118 Views | [diary=52604]

Me, Uli, and Tina
Bryce & Ben

I was up until 2 am last night studying. I only had enough time to cover the nouns and some adjectives but I didn't get around to doing any of the verbs. Which are pretty important, if you think about it b/c without them, you can't really construct any sentences. :-/ Oh why didn't I start earlier!! I woke up early, if you count 7.30 as early, and did some more flashcards, had breakfast, and then went to class. The test was handed out and Marek left us alone in the room to do it. I guess they go by the [View Full Entry]

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Published: April 13th 2006 | 135 Views | [diary=52606]

Marek

By judylay
April 12th 2006
I'm On Vacation! Europe » Poland » Lesser Poland » Kraków
Imagine the way Bill Murry (sp) says it in City Slickers. I'm on vacation, but tomorrow is testing day. 90 minutes of listening comprehension, writing, and an oral part. I was so tired today after class (and as a procrastination move) that I went home and took a 2 hour nap. mmmmm... I guess part of it is my own fault for not studying as hard as I should and going out practically every afternoon to have fun. :-p I am having a lot of fun here. Here are some pix to get you going while I go and study for [View Full Entry]

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Published: April 12th 2006 | 116 Views | [diary=52418]

Me and Vala
Polish Lessions

We arrive at the MONAR center. Its a delightful old house. We met all the patients(that's what they call the children there). We are shown around by Michael and Adam who can speak English. Now this MONAR center is a home for recovering drug addcits. These are children who have either tried drugs- hardcore or smoking. They may have experimented or even be addicted. They are rehabilitated at this home. It has very strict rules. and you have to be a part of the house. there are now 23 Children ages 13-21, boys and girls. Its all for 1 and 1 [View Full Entry]

desitraveller - Nalini | Read The Full Entry | Subscribe
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Published: April 11th 2006 | 81 Views | [diary=52189]


It was dark outside, and with the drizzle, the streets of Krakow didn’t look particularly inviting. We headed towards the Old Town, a place noted for its bars and restaurants. After only a hundred yards or so, Jodie stopped walking. “I don’t like this. I’m not getting good vibes.” “What do you mean?” I said. “Look!” gestured Jodie, water dripping from her hair. “Everything’s dark and dingy. It seems…unfriendly.” We wandered on. Soon we arrived in the old part of town. Shops were open on both sides o [View Full Entry]

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Published: July 31st 2006 | 217 Views | [diary=56121]

Where can I buy some blasted washing powder?
Busy street in Krakow
Inside Cloth Hall, shopping heaven!