View from the courtyard

Interior courtyard of his home. He was born here in about 1493

Torun

May 26th 2012
Home of Nicholas Conpernicus. We toured his house. Very lovely old town. Almost free of any devastation from WWII Not far from the villages of Great grandparents on mom's side. I'll attempt to rent a car on Saturday and make the 23 mile journey one way to the village. It is Mother's day in Poland tomorrow. See the lovely roses and how they wrap them in the thin grass. 10z ... 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

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Matthew Bogdanowicz

Polish Prince

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26th May 2012

John
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No elevators?, not good for the one's with leg/foot injuries. Poland is a beautiful country with lot's of great history and courages people.

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