Tagged With "Krakow"
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Re: July 12, 2018: Krakow Weddings
Likewise, I enjoyed taking wedding photos in other countries when we happen to stumble upon them. My wife and I seemed to share in their happiness since our wedding was our happiest moment in life.
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Re: A Fall Visit to Krakow's Hala Targowa Market
Hey, I love apples and the ones on this post look amazing. I recently did a post on the Oak Glen Apple Harvest in California. Have you ever been? I haven't, but have had friends bring me back some. They were wonderful. Glad you had a nice time at the market. Thanks for sharing.
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Re: A Fall Visit to Krakow's Hala Targowa Market
Hi Samantha! The apples were a highlight of the market and we enjoyed them! Very sweet and juicy. I've heard of the Oak Glen Apple festival but never visited it. I regret I didn't. But I lived in Washington state for 8 years and as you know, apples are a big deal. There are a number of harvest festivals in that state featuring apples.
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Re: April 22, 2018: PIWO Beer Truck, Krakow
A lovely old truck, intriguingly with Berlin registration plates. Piwo, incidentally, is not a brand, but simply Polish for beer - mirroring the English word on the back.
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Re: A Marvelous Food Tour in Krakow!
Another colourful and indepth report from a beautiful city. An inexpensive and friendly location. I wish I'd booked more time there.
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Re: A Marvelous Food Tour in Krakow!
Thanks GarryRF. I wished I'd had a few more days there, too, but that's always an excuse to go back sometime, isn't it?
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Re: Finding Reiner #5: Behind the Veil of Time
I am just now catching up on reading, and I continue to be touched by not only your persistence and care in searching for Reiner, but also helping us search for meaning in so much that has been left behind in our understanding, because it doesn't fit under the grand tags that "simplify" history for posterity. This summer commemorates the start of World War I, important events of the end of World War II...and yet, so little of the individuals and their fates. Even the exhibits we saw this...
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Re: Finding Reiner #5: Behind the Veil of Time
I am finding the same is true for all wars I have studied. We know so little about the people in the trenches whose lives meant little to the leaders. I hope this bog series reveals at least one life. The journey to find Reiner has been life-changing for me, his nephew's wife.
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Apr 7, 2015: Obwarzanek vendor, Krakow
Kraków is the second largest and one of the oldest cities in Poland . Situated on the Vistula River in the Lesser Poland region, the city dates back to the 7th century. Our visit to Krakow was a surprising delight. Not knowing...
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Doors of Krakow
A gallery of some interesting doors DrFumblefinger encountered while visiting Krakow, Poland
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A Marvelous Food Tour in Krakow!
DrFumblefinger enjoyed a wonderful food tour in the beautiful and historic Polish city of Krakow. He shares details and photos of this experience.
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Dec. 4, 2019: Gargoyles of Wawel Hill, Krakow
DrFumblefinger was impressed with the collection of gargoyles he spotted while exploring the Wawel Castle in Krakow.
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January 4, 2020: Statue of Pope John Paul II, Krakow
DrFumblefinger visits a statue of Pope John Paul II on Wawel Hill -- home of Krakow's royal past.
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May 28, 2020: The Barbican, Krakow
DrFumblefinger visits the Barbican, an old fortified structure that was part of Krakow's medieval defensive wall.
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April 12, 2020: Jama Michalika cafe, Krakow
DrFumblefinger comes across a 19th century cafe in Krakow, exuding historic charm and serving tasty tradiitonal cuisine.
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A Fall Visit to Krakow's Hala Targowa Market
I love to visit farmers' markets! I enjoy the colors, the friendly people and, of course, the chance to buy some top quality fresh foods. The entire experience lends itself to photography and exploration. While in...
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July 12, 2018: Krakow Weddings
DrFumblefinger loves a nice wedding. Here are photos of some wedding couples from Krakow.
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Finding Reiner #5: Behind the Veil of Time
Reiner’s grave in Poland used to be unmarked, but I’ve made three trips to this beautiful country to fix that one error of war. My upcoming posts will highlight the progression of my research here to learn Reiner’s fate. In...
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September 7, 2019: A Humble Man's Place to Pray, Krakow
DrFumblefinger visits the church where Pope John Paul II prayed when he was archbishop of Krakow.
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August 16, 2019: The Statue of Jan Matejko, Krakow
DrFumblefinger visits a rather clever statue of one of Krakow's most famous painters, situated in a lovely city park.
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April 22, 2018: PIWO Beer Truck, Krakow
DrFumblefinger stumbles across a rather unusual advertisement on wheels while visiting Krakow.
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May 27, 2019: Nysa Passenger Vans, Krakow
DrFumblefinger saw a lot of Nysa passenger vans in service of the tourism industry in Poland.
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April 28, 2016: Main Square, Krakow, Poland
If you ever have the opportunity to visit Krakow, be sure to see the main square of the Old Town.
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Signs of Krakow
We explore Krakow, Poland, by looking at the signs you find around the city.
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Re: Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Apr 7, 2015: Obwarzanek vendor, Krakow
Thanks Islandman , How that brings back memories! Beautiful country and wonderful people.
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Re: Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Apr 7, 2015: Obwarzanek vendor, Krakow
I was driving across Poland to Czech Republic in October and decided to spend a night in Cracow and was surprised by several things: The town was jumping on a weeknight, which made hotels expensive (relative to other places in Poland), and a vacancy hard to find. Everyone in town seemed to be under 30 years old, kind of the Portland of Eastern Europe. Parking was hard to find and costly. Once in a hotel and parked, the town was an absolute delight to walk around with beautiful streets and...
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Re: Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Apr 7, 2015: Obwarzanek vendor, Krakow
The obwarzanek seems very similar to the Turkish simet, sold on corners all over Istanbul, and also cheap. Mostly sesame version, but occasionally others. A really good snack, and also excellent with kaymak, the buffalo milk creme fraiche.
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Re: April 28, 2016: Main Square, Krakow, Poland
I just love the tiny Church of St. Wojciech. I'm glad that now I'll know what it is - and to look for it!
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Re: April 28, 2016: Main Square, Krakow, Poland
Hi Ava : ) You are going to love Krakow. The locals are very friendly, the scenery is beautiful, and the food is excellent and very reasonably priced. Enjoy your visit. I hope you share your adventures (along with pictures) with TravelGumbo upon your return...I (and our entire TravelGumbo family) would love to see them. By the way, if you have time, take a day to visit the Wieliczka Salt Mine, and another day to visit Auschwitz-Birkenau Concentration/Extermination camps. Your best bet to see...
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Re: April 28, 2016: Main Square, Krakow, Poland
Thanks Ottoman! I'm really excited to hear all of the positive things about Krakow. We have already booked a tour at Auschwitz, but I don't know if we will have time to visit the salt mine (although it looks amazing). I'd be happy to share some photos.
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Re: April 28, 2016: Main Square, Krakow, Poland
The Salt Mines are one of the most amazing things I've ever seen. It would be a shame to miss seeing them. When you are in town you will see this building. It's the Rail Station. The salt mines are just a few stops along the line. 10 minutes. So easy to find. So worth it.
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Re: April 28, 2016: Main Square, Krakow, Poland
In the main square, school children perform dances and theatre for passers by. Adults perform parades and fashion shows. During the summer when I was a visitor there was something on display most afternoons. Krakow is a beautiful city to walk around.
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Re: Signs of Krakow
That's quite a collection you have DrF ! One thing that surprised me about Krakow is how welcoming the locals are. If you ask someone for directions - and they don't speak English - they'll find you someone who does. Wherever you travel people go the extra 100 feet to be nice to you. It must go in writing that this in the top 5 visitor friendly Euro cities. There are some great deals from here in Liverpool.UK. Return Flights + 2 nights hotel. £99/$145. And budget conscious travellers will...
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Re: Signs of Krakow
Thanks, Garry! Yes, it is a friendly city and it is a budget travel destination. And the Poles want to keep it that way.
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Re: Signs of Krakow
What a great intro to the city! I'm traveling to Krakow on Saturday and hope to see some of these.
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Art on the Wall, Krakow
DrFumblefinger came across an amateur art market situated inside the old city walls of Krakow in Poland.
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St. Mary's Basilica, Krakow (Where Gumbo was #333)
Gumbo was visiting beautiful St. Mary's Basilica in Krakow. Situated on the City's popular Market Square, it is best known for its magnificent altarpiece.
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Waiting for Dinner, Krakow
DrFumblefinger shares a dining observation from his visit to Krakow.
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Re: Waiting for Dinner, Krakow
The 'lard with bacon bits' is common across much of northern and eastern Europe. The Germans call it Griebenschmalz, the Austrians Grammelschmalz. The English expression is pork dripping (but it often does not contain the 'bits'). You can make it yourself - you will find instructions online.
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The New Jewish Cemetery, Krakow
DrFumblefinger visits the largest Jewish cemetery in Krakow, know as the New Cemetery, and shares some of the site's history.
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World of Amber, Krakow
DrFumblefinger visits a jewelry shop in Krakow specializing in amber.
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Monument of an Abecedarian, Krakow
DrFumblefinger came across this interesting statue of a student outside of St Mary's Basilica in historic Krakow.
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Flower Vendors, Market Square, Krakow
DrFumblefinger shares vibrant images of the flower vendors in Krakow's market square
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Traveling in Style—Krakow's Carriage Rides
DrFumblefinger admires the elegant horse-drawn carriages in Krakow's Market Square.