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Tulips, Tulips and More Tulips!

Tulips, Tulips and More Tulips! Well, happy belated Mother’s Day to all those who read my blog that celebrate Mother’s Day yesterday.  In Poland here we did not celebrate Mother’s Day as it is celebrated on the 26th of May … Continue reading

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Want to Ride a Bike in Bydgoszcz!

Want to Ride a Bike in Bydgoszcz! I am sooo excited, Bydgoszcz is becoming a BIG city!  Bydgoszcz Information Centre introduces bicycle rental, a GREAT way to explore the city.  They have 5 bikes that available to rent.  The bikes are from … Continue reading

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Photo Day 24.0 at Hotel Bohema

The other week I was privileged enough to take part in something called “Photo Day 24.0.”  This event was hosted by the local news group, Moje Miasto Bydgoszcz at the local Hotel Bohema. They had 30 different photographers go in groups through the hotel and … Continue reading

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A Day at the Polish Fair

For the past 2 weeks in town we have had a fair/carnival here in town.  Unfortunately the weather has not cooperated for us to make it the city center to enjoy it but yesterday FINALLY the weather was GREAT so right … Continue reading

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Our Final Home Volleyball Game!

Our Final Home Volleyball Game! It is hard to believe but Wednesday night was probably the last home game for the KS Palac volleyball team for the 2012-2013 season.  AND there is a good chance it was our last game … Continue reading

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Decorating Eggs Polish Style!

Decorating Eggs Polish Style The other day I was lucky enough to take part in a workshop about different ways they decorate eggs here in Poland.  These workshops are offered here FREE of charge through the cities cultural program.  How … Continue reading

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It is GREAT to be 8!

It is GREAT to be 8! Last Saturday was a REALLY special day for us! Little Ella got baptised as a member of The Church of Jesus Christ and Latter-Day Saints!! In our church we baptise children when it is their 8th … Continue reading

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International Women’s Day in Poland

International Women’s Day in Poland On Friday it was International Women’s Day now I know for many of you, you probably had no clue about it!  I had never heard of it until me moved here to Poland.  It is … Continue reading

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Behind the Scenes on House Hunters International TV Show!

Behind the Scenes on House Hunters International TV Show! We finally saw our House Hunters International TV show the other weekend!  It was CRAZY to watch ourselves on television.  I saw it originally when it aired in the USA back in September … Continue reading

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Our Newest Neighborhood Eatery!

Our Newest Neighborhood Eatery! I know you are probably wondering what is an “Eatery”?  To be honest I don’t even know what it is but I am not sure what to call this place that opened up about a month … Continue reading

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Volleyball & Beaches in Sopot, Poland

Volleyball & Beaches in Sopot, Poland Yes, it is hard to believe but I am talking about beaches in Poland while it is still winter here.  But yesterday the family and I headed north 2 hours to Sopot to watch … Continue reading

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The Battle of the Rachael’s (or is it Rachel’s?)

It is hard to believe but volleyball season is almost finished here in Poland!  The regular season finished 2 weeks ago and last week started the Polish Cup and in a few  weeks the ORLEN league championship tournament will start. First off, I never … Continue reading

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Time to Cook…Fruit Pizza (Owoce Pizzeria)

Well today a few friends and I got together for our monthly cooking class.  It was my turn to host the group, so instead of me teaching them I did a “beach” theme!  I had everyone bring their favorite summer … Continue reading

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Want to See Where I Live?

Want to See Where I Live? Just want to quick say to all my Polish readers, tomorrow(if you are reading this on Saturday) or today(if you reading this on Sunday) at 13:30 on the Travel Channel will be our House … Continue reading

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A BIG Thank You!

A BIG Thank You! Well yesterday was a another interesting day here in Poland, one of which I will not forget soon! As you know I am a HUGE supporter for the orphanages here where I live.  Well yesterday they hosted a … Continue reading

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Valentine’s Day in Poland!

Valentine’s Day in Poland! I know this is a bit late but life got the best of me yesterday! I was sicker than sick with the stomach bug yesterday so I spent ALL day in bed having a Criminal Minds … Continue reading

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Carnival Party Time in Poland!

Well it is carnival party time in Poland! Now in the US where I grew up we really did not celebrate carnival so when we moved over to the Netherlands 7 years ago, it was a complete eye opener to … Continue reading

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Paczki Day in Poland – aka National Jelly Doughnut Day!

Paczki Day in Poland – aka National Jelly Doughnut Day! It is FAT THURSDAY in Poland today! In Poland they celebrate Fat Thursday unlike in the US were we celebrate Fat Tuesday. They eat paczki all day long(Ok not all … Continue reading

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That was a Quick Volleyball Game!

That was a Quick Volleyball Game! Last night was one of the last home volleyball games for Bydgoszcz’s KS Palac team regular season.  We once again went out and supported our home team and fellow American now adopted daughter Rachael … Continue reading

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Italian Cooking Lesson in Poland?

Italian Cooking Lesson in Poland? Last week a few of friends of mine got together at one of my favorite restaurants here in town, NUVO for an Italian cooking class.  The chef from the restaurant cooked for a few years in Italy … Continue reading

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