Destination: Poland

Poland

Sat, 5 Sep 2009 | By mickryan1983 | Views [893] | Comments [1]

"Can you swim in those?", "they're boardshorts, of course I can", "then dump your pack and let's go"... was how I was greeted in Krakow by a huge Queenslander. A few girls headed by a local Pole and 2 Americans were taking ... Read more >

Gallery: Poland

Sat, 5 Sep 2009 | By milko_rosie | Photo Gallery

Lucky Me

Fri, 4 Sep 2009 | By sirus | Views [760] | Comments [1]

I must be the luckiest person alive right now. So the other day Ania's cousin Karoline called her and asked if I could help her translate something. I of course agreed, so we meet up with her at a local pub that night. Turns out she wants me to read two ... Read more >

Gallery: Sokolka

Tue, 1 Sep 2009 | By sirus | Photo Gallery

Bathtub

Tue, 1 Sep 2009 | By sirus | Views [753] | Comments [1]

So the tub I have been taking a "shower" in every day is just about 3 feet long. If you don't already know, I am about 6'4" so it's a little awkward. Can you imagine? Well, most of you probably don't want to imagine me taking a bath ... Read more >

Early morning swim, relatively

Tue, 1 Sep 2009 | By sirus | Views [770]

I went to the pool again today. Today also marked the first day of school in Poland along with a change in hours for the pool, which now opens at 6. I, however, didn't go until 8. Still, I was the only one in the pool. It was kinda nice. Oh, and here ... Read more >

Tags: swimming

August 31st

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 | By sirus | Views [746]

Went to the pool today to do laps. I got exhausted a lot faster than I expected. I am going to try and swim five times a week to help facilitate my quest of getting into shape. We'll see how that goes:) I also bought a nifty swim cap and goggles to ... Read more >

Tags: swimming

First Time Blog

Sun, 30 Aug 2009 | By sirus | Views [437]

So I have never blogged before. I guess it was only a matter of time before I joined the mass population in what seems to be sport for some people. I have just started my online travel journal and have no pictures to post of my trip. So, I have posted ... Read more >

Gallery: Poland and Hungary

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 | By jamie_candice | Photo Gallery

Auschwitz

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 | By jadepeters | Views [676]

After arriving in Krakow, Poland on the luxurious and expensive 6 hour train we met up the following morning bright and early with Nic and Sean in the main square and caught a bus out to Auschwitz; a place which is seared into public consciousness as ... Read more >

Photos: Sailing!

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 | By pirates_of_the_cam | Photo Gallery

June - Lajkonik Festival, Poland

Mon, 18 May 2009 | By worldfestivals | Views [1462] | Video

Location: Rynek Glówny, Krakow, Poland Dates: Thursday after Corpus Christi Level of Participation: 1 – watch Lajkonik do the legwork Description: According to Polish legend, when the head ... Read more >

Tags: lajkonik festival, poland, world festivals

Krakow Poland

Thu, 16 Apr 2009 | By sarah-leary-and-chris-vt | Views [814] | Comments [1]

Began a tour with Intrepid a couple days ago and we hit an overnight train from Berlin to Poland. I was sad to leave Germany but happy I saw as many of the sights as I could. So! Six people squished in a sleeping compartment for 12 hours! Very rocky ... Read more >

Poland

Sun, 22 Feb 2009 | By jmmal2 | Views [505] | Comments [1]

just got back from Poland, Krakow. Went with 5 other girls from work and we had a blast. ended up sharing a room with two other girls who had a very similar idea of a holiday to me. eat, drink, sleep, read, shop, wander around, relax and see the sights.... Read more >

Gallery: Poland

Sat, 21 Feb 2009 | By jmmal2 | Photo Gallery