Krakow 044

Auschwitz

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April 5th 2010
Today was a day that is hard to put words to. It is several hours after I have returned from my visit to Auschwitz-Birkenau and I still don't have many words, just pictures in my head, impressions and sadness. Although the weather was miserable, cold and rainy, it was fitting. Poland is relatively flat and the wind whips through the open spaces as I learned today. It was only slightly windy ... read more

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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 ... ... read more