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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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By Whiskers
August 21st 2009
East through Poland Europe » Poland
Friday 21st August East through Poland Another stunning day and the heat wave continues. Breakfast was included in the tariff so we enjoyed a hearty meal which included scrambled eggs and Polish sausage.There was even a toaster although the bread wasn’t exactly cut for toasting!!But needs must and it has been a few days since we were able to make toast and spread on some jam!! The stay here has been short but very enjoyable and comfortable and we would look this town up again if we ever make it back to Poland. The goal today is Wadowice a town virtually [View Full Entry]

Whiskers - Grahame and Gretchen Benvie | Read The Full Entry | Subscribe
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Published: August 23rd 2009 | 81 Views | [diary=430563]

Field of spinach wilting in the heat
Old communist type apartments
Lunch in the park at Prudnik

Mister Maribu
Mister Maribu
in Poland
In the forest 10 km. before Stanica Wodna, 20-07-2001. It's only 10 more kilometers to Stanica Wodna, an easy 20 minutes with the late afternoon sun slowly sinking in the west but the shape of a huge but strangely formed bird out on this small lake stops me dead on my pedals, my hands gripping the brake handles in a death hold... It takes me a few precious seconds to get my small binoculars out of my daypack - a prized birthday present from lovely Amanda back in Amsterdam. For a short moment I search the lake's dark blue water before [View Full Entry]

heraclio - Hans Klausmann | Read The Full Entry | Subscribe
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Published: August 22nd 2009 | 19 Views | [diary=429999]

My trip...
Mister Maribu 's friends

By feministraveler
August 21st 2009
Kocham Polski!! Europe » Poland » Masovia » Warsaw
Palace of Culture and Scıence
Palace of Culture and Scıence
Pałac Kultury i Nauki ın Polısh. Thıs amazıng buıldıng ıs decorated wıth monumental statues, maınly of peasants, workıng men and women, and soc&#... [more]
Warsaw (Warszawa), Poland We had orıgınally hoped to travel ın Poland for one month but because of our Schengen worries we decıded to travel for 2 weeks ınstead. We arrıved ın Warsaw by a very nıce Polısh traın and stayed at 123 Campground. We were so excıted to travel ın Poland, ıt was a country that was on the top of both of our lısts and upon arrıvıng ın Warsaw we knew we already loved ıt! We would attempt some basıc polısh in our terrible accents like 'Dziękuję' which means 'tha [View Full Entry]

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Published: September 25th 2009 | 76 Views | [diary=436466]

I love Warsaw!
Welcome to Poland
Warsaw

By Team2Build
August 21st 2009
Fantastic Friday! Europe » Poland » Silesian » Gliwice
We were blessed again with a beautiful day for working on the jobsite. Sunny skies and eager workers! At the end of the day yesterday, we had mixed and poured 8 batches of concrete. So, Damian started the day by ordering more supplies to keep up with our incredible workers. Our cohesive team has worked well together from the beginning and was looking forward to another great day on the job. By mid-morning, reporters from the local television station arrived to ask the same question that the newspaper journalist asked a few days ago: "Why do you come to volunteer in [View Full Entry]

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Published: August 22nd 2009 | 151 Views | [diary=430254]

Zabka Convenience Store
Fruits & Vegetables Stand
Christina & Ryan

By Team2Build
August 20th 2009
Hitting Our Stride! Europe » Poland » Silesian » Gliwice
Tuck & Cherry!
Tuck & Cherry!
We don't care what you call us! Just call us and join our team!
Thursday brought another sunny and awesome work day. Our team has developed into cohesive subgroups that have learned to function more smoothly. Laughter is heard frequently, and our production is among the highest of any of the teams volunteering in Gliwice. Our interaction with the families is energizing as we daily work side by side to help them build their new flats. The cultural experience that comes with this kind of trip adds a new level of appreciation for the many blessings we have in our own homes. We continue to be motivated to do the best we can, as quickly [View Full Entry]

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324 Words | 4 Comment(s) | 38 Photo(s) | 0 Video(s)
Published: August 21st 2009 | 159 Views | [diary=430008]

Lissa & Joy
Ola, Chuck, Wiesia & Monika
Michal Translates Newspaper Article

Thursday August 20th Another day,another border............Poland The heat wave continues and it is predicted to be over 30C today so we are pleased that the drive today as we head further east shouldn’t take too long.Our destination is just across the border in Poland although we do have to drive across a fair amount of the Chzech Republic to get there.Google Maps have given us several options avoiding toll roads of course and we have selected the shortest in both distance and time not really knowing what there might be to see on the way. First call though is at Kaufland [View Full Entry]

Whiskers - Grahame and Gretchen Benvie | Read The Full Entry | Subscribe
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Published: August 23rd 2009 | 60 Views | [diary=430365]

Lake at drinks break still just in Czech Rebublic
Delightful town of Polanica-Zdroj
Polancia-Zdroj gardens

male person
male person
with beard
Mazurski, Wedland Biosphere, nighttime. I return from my 20 km. hike through the Masurian Lake District late afternoon, dead tired and hungry like a grizzly after a severe cold and long winter of hibernation. Typical camping life sounds greet me while I struggle to my tent, bend on the bottle of Chilean Red Wine - a luxury I couldn't really affort but surely deserve after my long day alone hiking purposefully through dark green forests. There is something really magical about trees, let alone a forest full of them and ancient at that - I love to spend my nights under [View Full Entry]

heraclio - Hans Klausmann | Read The Full Entry | Subscribe
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Published: August 19th 2009 | 26 Views | [diary=429511]

Enfield
same bike

By Team2Build
August 19th 2009
Hump Day! Europe » Poland » Silesian » Gliwice
It is amazing that we are already half way through the week. In addition to our assignments on the jobsite, we have experienced a lot of the culture of Gliwice. As we bus to the jobsite, we see locals going to work, potential drivers practicing at the local driving school, and students enjoying their last days as summer break comes to a close. We have mixed and hauled, spread and smoothed, laid and leveled, measured and cut, sanded and fitted, and even came up with all kinds of other tasks to get our jobs done today. It's more of the same, [View Full Entry]

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275 Words | 2 Comment(s) | 33 Photo(s) | 0 Video(s)
Published: August 20th 2009 | 163 Views | [diary=429786]

Hotel Sezam
Chuck Presents to Damian
Mixer Works Great!

By Team2Build
August 18th 2009
Day 2 on Building 8 Europe » Poland » Silesian » Gliwice
Today went smoother as we began to gel in smaller team groups and work on various tasks. We began to improve our efficiency as we learned from the local workers and Inspektor Damian, our site supervisor. Our 'wall team' made great progress and the 'cement team' poured a lot more today. The 'lunch team' purchased a real Polish spread from the local bakery, meat market and grocery store. Participating on the 'lunch team' means you experience shopping like the locals, going to various sklepy (shops) to purchase different items. With this additional 'fuel', we accomplished a lot more [View Full Entry]

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Published: August 20th 2009 | 152 Views | [diary=429765]

Working with the Families!
Hey Katherine!
Steve

Our team arrived bright and eager Monday morning to begin the work we traveled 5,000+ miles to do. After an important safety and security briefing, we met with the site supervisor, Damian, to receive our work assignments. This year's work will include pouring cement floors in each of the flats (apartments) and building the interior block walls according to the new owners' floorplans. We mixed cement, carried blocks, and distributed supplies for all 19 members to begin work. We worked side by side with several of the family members who were accruing their "sweat equity" hours required b [View Full Entry]

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Published: August 19th 2009 | 207 Views | [diary=429518]

Back in Gliwice Again!
Safety First!
Joy & Kathy