EN ROUTE Scotland’s Queen – Saint Margaret 27 Mar 201328 Mar 2013 I am a great and dedicated fan of the Medievalists.net web site. They publish a lot of interesting articles, which I would have never run into, because I wouldn't even…
Uncategorized 25 Mar 2013 I just had to post this very interesting blog entry. It is a pity I did not know all this when visiting the Westminster Abbey.
A bit of Oliwa Cathedral… A bit of Oliwa Cathedral 9 Mar 2013 Oliwa Cathedral is one of Europe's best kept secrets. It is the longest post-cistercian church in the world (about 107 meters long) with exquisite accoustics. And besides the marvelous pieces…
An echoe of a Japanese visit… An echoe of a Japanese visit 22 Feb 201322 Feb 2013 Some time ago, I had a pleasure to be guiding a group of Japanese journalists form a prestigious magazine. They came to Poland to write about the country and its…
GDANSK… The colors of water – Gdańsk 8 Feb 20138 Feb 2013 Since childhood, I have always been fascinated with the colors of the water in the Baltic Sea. Whenever we were sailing to Gdansk - my Dad used to wake me…
The Great Escape - the real thing… The Great Escape – the real thing 6 Feb 20136 Feb 2013 I recently got an email from a friend - I have no idea where this comes from - so I cannot give the source. But I had to post it…
EN ROUTE… Sopot – a walk in the sun 4 Feb 20134 Feb 2013 On Sunday I went to the beach in Sopot to take some pictures. The day was nice, and sunny. Sopot is a small town situated halfway between Gdańsk and Gdynia. And it…
EN ROUTE… The Bishops’ of Warmia cuisine – the season for off-topics 26 Jan 201327 Jan 2013 I am translating a very interesting book at present. But as I am a champion in search of alternative topics, here is what I found browsing through my notes… The…
Amazing Gdansk… Amazing Gdansk 25 Jan 201325 Jan 2013 HERE is a link to my photo-blog. I posted there some photos of today's Gdansk. It is really a beautiful town :)
Another winter in Frombork… Another winter in Frombork 17 Jan 2013 I often visit Frombork. And it is not only because I guide there, but also because I simply like this sleepy little town "at the world's end", according to Doctor…