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Krakow Chakra Where is the famous Chakra of Krakow, which often times official tour guides do no like to talk about and many people ask me where is the Chakra of Cracow? It is in the Castle in the court yard in the East corner. Here is a photo close up of the Krakow chakra. [...]

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Wawel Castle Krakow Poland Wawel castle is an amazing place. Maybe I should not have made it my test for my new camcorder.  This is my first attempt at a YouTube video.  It is not as good quality as my last one as I did not understand the idea that a video camera must be [...]

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Krakow Youtube This is my first, ok second youtube video about Krakow.  I am an American and live in Krakow, Poland.  I am jumping on the band wagon and testing out youtube.  Now this video is about a Synagogue in Krakow.  I made one also of the Wawel Castle.  If you like it rate me [...]

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Living in Poland for 5 years On April 1st 2004 I moved to Poland.  I have been living in Poland 5 years to the day.  I did not expect to stay this long, but here I am. One thing I have learned about life is you can never predict the future.  If someone were to [...]

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Origins of Kvass Kvass is a medieval drink which means ‘leaven’.  It is basically non-alcoholic drink fermented from rye and mixed with herbs or fruits like mint and strawberry.  If you have never tasted it your missing something.  It is popular in Ukraine and Russia and goes back 5000 years plus. It is also known [...]

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Polish weather I am in Eastern Europe and its been cloudy now for about 2 months, everyday.  In the spring, summer and fall I do not complain about Polish weather as it is very nice. I am American but live in Eastern Europe and I have no idea why my ancestors (who came from here) [...]

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How to make Polish rose preserve This is not really a how to learn a language post, but I live in Poland and its more of a Polish culture post.  Wild roses are everywhere in Poland.  In the USA I did not see this.  Poland everwhere. In the market you can buy wild rose buds, [...]

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Slovakia to the Euro In theory currency should not have any affect on prices as prices are determined by supply and demand. However, many vacationing Polish people are reporting back to me that the prices for skiiing and rooms have increased 50% since January 1st when Slovakia went on the Euro.  I can not believe [...]

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Weather in Eastern Europe I am an American living in Eastern Europe, actually Poland.  Krakow, Poland.  There are many postive things about living where I do, however, weather is not one of them.  I would say from April until November the weather is ideal. Its so green it almost looks like a rain forrest.  And [...]

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Why I do not have a real job and live in Poland Well looking at my last post on my income many people say ‘Mark your a bright guy’ why not live in America and get a good job’.  I say ok. Life in America is easy, but you need to be a corporate serf. [...]

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