http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Poland/ Travel adventures in journals and photos from Europe , Poland en-us Sun, 08 Nov 09 10:58:55 +0000 Sun, 08 Nov 09 10:58:55 +0000 August '09Krakow is Poland's second largest city and certainly its jewel. This is a beautiful city google it deserving more than a long weekend to do it justice. A snippet from Introducing Krakow reads 'accordion players ply trade next to old trouts selling bobble hats and bagels.' That should whet your appetite. Need I mention too that AuschwitzBirkenau concentration camp is a very acc http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Poland/blog-450449.html shemsWent to the Erni school at 8am slightly soreheaded for a conversation class with four 18 year old girls. We played Linda's conversation games with them and marvelled at the difference in productivity from yesteray. Midmorning we wandered around the town and went to our now regular cafe stop it sells fantastic cakes ice creams and most importantly good coffee. In the afternoon we met http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Poland/Pomerania/Leba/blog-450031.html ShemsFor our first day at ERNI Adam and Kathryn's language school we went into Calmat a family run screw nuts and bolts suppliers. We were there for conversation practise and met some very nice people. It was a beginners class and hard work for us ad them. However there were and interesting group and one member in particular Waldek an ex sailor had a burning urge to communicate whateve http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Poland/Pomerania/Leba/blog-450028.html ShemsDecision making is becoming a little arbitrary now with us imposing false and meaningless conditions for taking a particular course of action. For example this morning we randomly decided that if we were asked to move to yet another room in the hostel we would pack our bags and leave if not we would stay another night. And so it was we found ourselves hurridly checking out without a pl http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Poland/Pomerania/Lebork/blog-450025.html Well my journey began when I left Sebdog's apartment at 1100pm and I knew it was going to be weird for the first few nights not having him to share a bed with. The train journey I was embarking upon was around 20 hours long and I knew my arse was going to feel it. My first connection was in the wee hours of the following day and then again at around 7 am when I got onto my final train at hamburg http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Poland/Lesser-Poland/Krakow/blog-448303.html ChrisAn 8am start again tempered with the thought of coffee when we get to the school and the longer coffee break after the first class. First of all we chatted with two kids very good english from both of them played the usual game... drawing numbers from the hat of doom. We have a numbers printed out from 132 on pieces of folded up paper. Each number then corresponds to a particular questi http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Poland/Pomerania/blog-447838.html ChrisA quiet day today. We Wandered about Torun without any particular plans in mind. Popped into the British School to see if they had any work but they had not started term time yet so no luck there. Two potential hosts replied unfortunately both wanting us in a week's time. We ended up going to a rockindie bar called The Lizard King to discuss our options over a few beers. We decided t http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Poland/Kuyavian-Pomeranian/Torun/blog-447724.html ChrisWe visited the Copernicus Museum today as the town makes a big thing about being the home town of Nickolas Copernicus. Being a bit of an astronomy nut I found the museum pretty interesting although I did feel sorry for Shems Most of the artifacts they had on display were dusty old books some in glass cabinets and also rather randomly lots of cannon balls. Shems tried to force herself ro http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Poland/Kuyavian-Pomeranian/Torun/blog-447721.html During the summer of 2009 I spent almost two months in Poland visiting family as well as some interesting places. I travelled by bus train and car between Lower Silesia and the Baltic Sea. Before leaving Poland I visited the Czech Republic and Germany as well but no family there.Take a look at to see some short videos of my travels. I try to provide some helpful info as well as some interest http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Poland/Lower-Silesian/Wroclaw/blog-447583.html ChrisWe heeded the advice of the guy on the frontdesk in the hostel and took the train to Turon. We had been told that it would be an interesting and historic place to see birth place of Nickolas Copernicus inventor of the solar system so without much more research we set off to the city. One handy tip we read was to ask someone to write down out the train ticket request so that we could sh http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Poland/Kuyavian-Pomeranian/Torun/blog-447281.html Took a tour recommended by Ola thank you Ola. The tour was excellent and our guide was wonderful. Konrad apx. 75 was a child during Nazi occupation and a young man when the Russians occupied Poland so he has seen it all. He had some interesting stories to tell. First stop was Oliwa Cathedral where we got to hear beautiful organ music and look at the incredible wood carvings that surrounded t http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Poland/Pomerania/Gdynia/blog-447118.html I'm afraid it's only half of the zacandsof pair this time. The less hairy one that is. So the vibe may be a little different maybe better maybe worse I'll let you decide...I've set off on a holiday to Poland and Germany. Mum and I have always wanted to visit our rellies there together and the chance came up cos Mum and Dad have been travelling in Europe together.As per usual Air China prov http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Poland/Pomerania/blog-446754.html ChrisBig move. Got up early and went to Alexander Platz to get a replacement for the late lamented camera that was lost on the first day of the trip. Bought the camera at a bargain 179 Euros cash. This is because in Germanys even the largest chains refuse to accept credit cards... bizzare Imagine turning up to buy an Apple product with 2 grand cash So after purchasing the wonder camera we http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Poland/Greater-Poland/Poznan/blog-445431.html On the evening of 29th September I left Berlin by train in BerlinLichtenberg I got on the train to Krakw. I had a big big suitcase a big backpack and sleeping bag with me. The polish train guard was surprised at my suitcase's weight by helping me to get it on the train. I was travelling during night and had booked my own little bed in a six men train compartment. There was really little space http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Poland/Lesser-Poland/Krakow/blog-445304.html ChrisHad a bit of a lie in at the Cinnamon Hostel then I went to the Market Square to see the famous ish townhall clock strike 12 and the model goats that perform in the old townhall clock tower. It was just about worth the 10 minute walk to see. They basically come out to a fanfare bow and then jiggle about a bit in mock aggression buttingheads occaisionally. It reminded me slightly of the http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Poland/Greater-Poland/Poznan/blog-445261.html I have loft aspirations of posting the rest of my Berlin photos today all backdated of course but before anything so pictures of what I awoke to this morning... http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Poland/Masovia/Warsaw/blog-444888.html I woke up early this morning to go on a tour of Auschwitz. When I was having breakfast while checking for the Phillies score something I didnrsquot expect happened. ESPN.com showed they were still playing and the game was only in the eighth inning. HuhI had heard from someone a long time ago I forget who that going to Auschwitz wasnrsquot recommended since there isnrsquot much to see. Th http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Poland/Lesser-Poland/Krakow/blog-444767.html Good Evening Or Dobry Wieczr Again it's been a while since I've last found a minute to sit down and share some stories with you all. Let's see....whats new whats new...Most of my energy lately has been spent on trying to resolve issues at the University of Warsaw. Like most establishments of higher education UW has an internet system through which students must register for their courses http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Poland/Masovia/Warsaw/blog-444727.html I have a good opportunity to visit this beautiful country Poland .I got more good experience with place people lifestyle and etc.Szczecin is a nice place in my opinion and I think only a fews Thai ever come to visit here . Let's visit Poland and also Szczecin for urnext trip to Europe................a wonderful world waiting for all of u http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Poland/West-Pomeranian/Szczecin/blog-444610.html A good days in a nice place a very nice people http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Poland/West-Pomeranian/Szczecin/blog-444603.html