1. Introduction
2. Cities and places
2.1. Kraków (Krakau)
2.2.Warszawa (Warschau)
2.3.Poznań (Posen)
3. Genealogy
4. Epilogue
My mother’s parents are from small towns near Wrocław, a city in Lower Silesia that belongs to Poland since 1945.
My grandparents met in the mid-1930s as my grandfather was working as a butcher in and around Breslau (what was the German name of Wrocław, German … read more
Hiking and climbing tour from Kuźnice (1011 meters AMSL) to Kościelec (2155 meters AMSL) via Schronisko Murowaniec (1500 meters AMSL).
Kościelec, sometimes referred to as the “Polish Matterhorn”, is a conspiciuous peak in the Polish part of the High Tatras (Tatry Wysokie) mountain range.
With snow obstructing the way, you need about one and a half hours … read more
Introduction
Kozi Wierch, September 21
Photo gallery
Skrajny Granat, September 27
Photo gallery
Final notes and recommendations
The Orla Perć trail or “Eagle’s Path” is despite of (rather because of) its reputation one of the most popular destinations in the High Tatras mountain range.
I have to admit though, having been in the Polish part of the High Tatras this year for the very … read more
