Wadowice
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Wadowice: Birth Place of a Pope
More Details: Wadowice: Birth Place of a PopeAmong the key figures of the 20th century is the late Pope, John Paul II. He not only was a giant in the Catholic religion but his role in the fight in his country against Communism (and with consequences in the rest of Eastern Europe at that time) was pivotal to big change. We took…
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Details of Trip to Krakow
More Details: Details of Trip to KrakowToday is Sunday and this coming Friday, I am off to Poland as I mentioned in an earlier entry. A lot of final details to still take care of and, because I have a very loaded work week, for once I actually have to pack more than 2 days in advance (usually I pack in…
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Planning a Trip to Southern Poland
More Details: Planning a Trip to Southern PolandWell, this entry will be different than the others. Why? Because it is not about a trip taken but about planning a trip to be taken. I have to admit, I enjoy planning a trip a lot. It is as if the trip has almost begun as I begin to plan, imagine, and make more…