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November 2011

Life in Poland

For Kubala: kawaii po polsku

Ok, ok, it’s not as cute as the Japanese warnings posted by Kubala but it’s the best I could find. The stork says “stop”  forbidding our entrance to the bird preserve close to my village house.  It’s a good…

Life in Poland

Giving is Good II

Last Thursday evening I had the honor once again to attend PGF’s annual charity auction. The auction benefits children in cancer wards all over Poland and was held this year in the Museum of Architecture in Wroclaw. I, unfortunately,…

Life in Poland

Independence Day 11.11.11

Yesterday was Polish Independence Day. We celebrated in an official way…. …and in a non-official way. It was a really lovely day spent with our children. Poland’s borders have changed dramatically over the last thousand years. Poland has grown…

Life in Poland

Kraków

Two weeks ago, we took a little trip to Kraków. The last time we were there was….before the kids were born. We were definitely overdue for a visit. The kids were interested in 2 things only – the castle…

Life in Poland

Halloween 2011

What a difference a year makes. Halloween has taken over Poland. More parties, more candy, more decorations and did I mention more parties?  I feel so special, as if it were all just for me. Maybe I should have…