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School Dazes

Pleasant Valley was a country school with eight grades. One top floor room had first and second grade. The other big room had fifth, sixth, seventh and eighth grade. There was a big stage in the front of that room. … Continue reading

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Poland – People on bus and hotels 10-8-09

Our trip to Poland would not be complete without acknowledging the great people we meet who toured with us for two weeks. Here are a few photos of our group.Be sure to stop and smell the roses along the way.Food … Continue reading

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Krakow Poland Oct 8, 2009

Friday 10-8-09 We had such a busy emotional day going to Auschwitz first and then the Salt Mines. After Auschwitz, we all wanted some time to gather our thoughts and return life to some semblance of order. We stopped off … Continue reading

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Krakow Poland Oct 8, 2009

10-7-09 KrakowWe walked through the city square in Krakow through one of the biggest churches connected to many others through archways with expansive domes on Wawel Hill. From the outside it is beautiful with one shiny golden dome glistening in … Continue reading

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Auschwitz – Krakow Poland Oct 7, 2009

This entry is about the sad concentration camps at Auschwitz, Poland. Here are some photos of Auschwitz Poland. We were not allowed to take photos inside the buildings. Auschwitz We stepped off the bus and quietly gathered in the lobby … Continue reading

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Zakopane – Dunajec River Rafting – Ludzmierz – Krakow Poland Tuesday 10-6-06

10-5-09 Bus ride from Solvakia to Zaopane. Dinner at U Zieby The small villages are filled with interesting houses and steep roofs. Trees are packed with apples and beautiful flower gardens are common place. We all stopped at the sign … Continue reading

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Zakopane – Slovakia Poland Monday Oct 5, 2009

Sunday 10-4-09 Zakopane to Slovakia for a swim Hank Guzevich is a great trumpet player. He is the leader of a fun polka band – Polka Family Band. The band plays all over the country. He is also an accomplished … Continue reading

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Zakopane Poland Sunday 10-4-09

10-3-09 SaturdayOn Saturday we left Wrocraw and headed toward Zakapane. We stopped on the way at Wadowice at the home that Pope John Paul II was born. Right before he was born his mother asked to open the windows so … Continue reading

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Wroclaw – Zakopane Poland Saturday 10-3-2009

10-2-09 Wroclaw (Vrosswaf) Friday 10-2-09 we visited one painting in a large round building in Wroclaw (pronounced Vrosswaf). At first we thought it odd to worry about getting tickets a head of time and to be sure to have everyone … Continue reading

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Wroclaw Poland Friday October 2, 2009

Wroclaw Poland 10-2-09 Friday Wroclaw pronounced VrotswafThe bus trip from the palace where we slept to Wroclaw was tedious through crowded two lane highways. Our guide, Eva, had a lot to say about the collective farms that were run under … Continue reading

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