Archive for January, 2012
Virtual Poland Posted by Kasia on Jan 7, 2012
Have you thought about visiting Poland, but your plans never reached the final stage? There is always time to do it in the future, but in the meantime you can visit Poland virtually. There’s a site that offers virtual trips across Poland and there’s plenty to look at. Wirtualny Kraj allows you to browse various locations…
Brown bear Wojtek – hero of battle of Monte Cassino Posted by Kasia on Jan 6, 2012
Wojtek, who was adopted as a cub by Polish soldiers stationed in Iran during 1941, liked to share beers and a cigarette with his fellow comrades, was taught to salute when greeted, and provided a welcome distraction to the horrors of war. By 1944 and at 6ft tall on his hind legs and weighing in…
Epiphany Posted by Kasia on Jan 5, 2012
Tomorrow is Epiphany. Epiphany, meaning “vision of God”, which falls on January 6, is a Christian feast day that celebrates the revelation of God the Son as a human being in Jesus Christ. Western Christians commemorate principally (but not solely) the visitation of the Biblical Magi to the Baby Jesus, and thus Jesus’ physical manifestation…
Deadly New Years celebration on Polish roads Posted by Kasia on Jan 3, 2012
Hopefully all of you had a great New Years weekend, spent either at home or out at a party:) Unfortunately, every year, people drink and drive and that’s when we have not so happy ending… According to the Polish police, the New Year’s Eve weekend just witnessed a greater number of overall, and fatal, road…