September is one of my favorite months of the year when it comes to the possibility of collecting apples. There are many old wild apple trees in Poland from which you can collect apples absolutely freely. They are often what remained from old apple orchards. Paradoxically these apples, even if they are small, can be very tasty, much tastier from those one can buy in the market place or in shops. Some of these apples can also be of a very good variety. Generally if I were to fill the gap in the following statement "Poland is a land flowing with...", I would say apple juice for sure. There are many companies in Poland that produce good apple juices. My favorite one is "Owoc Sandomierski". If you ever bump into a cardboard or juice with the following label, you have to try it! It's simply the best! 100% satisfaction! Lately I was also surprised to discover a small apple orchard right in the center of Warsaw. In the shadow of the famous Palace of Culture and Science. Impressive, isn't it? If you liked this post, let me invite you to like my official fb profile: https://www.facebook.com/polandforbeginners/
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Another typically Polish accent of the landscape - willow trees. When you pass the Polish border, you can spot them even from the motorway. Sometimes standing alone, sometimes in characteristic raws, especially along rivers. Most of them grow wild. Once people believed them to be home to evil powers. It comes as no surprise as some of the oldest trees often remind of scary creatures from fairy tales. I am sure it rings a bell to you. Let's take the Disney Pocahontas, for example. Willow trees are believed to be one of the most durable trees. You can grow them almost everwhere from a branch put in the ground if only the soil is permeable enough. Willow trees also prefer areas rich in water. Their branches are famous for their flexibility. Once people used them to weave baskets and other everyday objects. Today, the idea of the so called living architecture, that is building constructions from branches that keep on living, go green and grow, has become very popular. I, myself, have taken part in a workshop where a playground was constructed. To get to know more about living architecture, the workshop and its master Jacek Gądek, check in here: http://viktoriatucholka.weebly.com/my-space/in-the-lense-willow-without-borders
If you liked this post, let me invite you to like my official fb profile: https://www.facebook.com/polandforbeginners/ Roadside chapels are one of the most characteristic elements of Polish landscape. You can spot them by the roads almost everywhere in Poland. They take different forms: of small chapels hanging on trees, small brick chapels, monuments and so on. Most of them are shelter to the representations of Madonna and Child. One of the most popular is the so called Black Madonna of Częstochowa. The tradition behind them is, of course, of religious background - a strong belief in divine providence watching over the overall human existence. They are often placed on crossroads for the protection of passers-by. Farmers take care of them for the sake of good crops. Every May many people, especially women, gather at the chapels to decorate them with colorful ribbons and flowers, sing Marian songs and pray every day. It is always worth joining them to listen to their singing. Some songs are truly beautiful. This one is one of my favorite ones. English translation: Praise the May Meadows. Most of the songs are kept in a similar mood. Usually people sing the song altogether. If you liked this post, let me invite you to like my official fb profile:https://www.facebook.com/polandforbeginners/
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Hi! My name is Victoria. Welcome to my personal travel photoblog about Poland created especially for you, my foreign friends, who are curious about Poland!
ABOUT MEEnglish philologist and film editor by education. Translator by occupation. A lover of my motherland Poland and globetrotter with journalist ambitions. Passionate about photography. I love traveling, active way of spending time and contact with nature. Experience and explore - that is what drives me! I am on the look for happy islands. Archives
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