Eats! From my Travel Blog
June 19, 2020
Here is a copy of my Traveling From Mexico Blog page that shares with you some of the interesting food from around the world that were a part of my travels!
Zyrardow, Poland
June 8, 2020
The place from where my Father Teodor originated……….. My father was an Polish immigrant into the USA in the 1950’s, so back in 2008 I decided his escape from Poland story must be told. I did lots of research and finally decided that a trip to Poland was in order in the spring of 2009. … More Zyrardow, Poland
Traveling and Testing during Covid-19–Part 2
September 28, 2020
I am off again for a quick trip to Denver next weekend to celebrate my mother’s 85th birthday. This time my flights are a little bit more compact and I will not have to overnight in Houston on the way back to Puerto Vallarta. But I decided this time to go ahead and get my … More Traveling and Testing during Covid-19–Part 2
Places Been App
September 19, 2020
As I continue to sit around and plan, plan, and do more planing for the future of my trips both booked and bucket listed; I found an interesting app for my phone called Places Been. I spent a little time marking the places that I have been and to my surprise the count of countries … More Places Been App
Wroclaw, Poland
July 25, 2020
Since my new travel plans continue to get canceled for this year, I will reflect one of my past travels that included this Polish border town called Wroclaw (pronounced vrots-wahf). As a part of my research for the heritage of my father’s escape from Poland right after WWII, I traveled by train to this historically … More Wroclaw, Poland
Traveling to USA during Covid-19 and Returning to Mexico!
July 11, 2020
I made some plans a few months ago, thinking coronavirus would be more resolved than it is right now! But today I’m going to Denver, Colorado from Puerto Vallarta, Mexico during these times. I already have been nervous because of the various shut downs, blocks to visitors from certain countries, and now even states. Checking, … More Traveling to USA during Covid-19 and Returning to Mexico!
Krakow, Poland
July 4, 2020
After spending a few days in Warsaw, Poland area while researching the history of my father and his family in 2009; I planned to spend a few days in Krakow, Poland as well. I discovered a world city that has so much history, religious significance, and old world culture. Located on the Vistula River with … More Krakow, Poland
Warsaw (Warszawa), Poland
June 27, 2020
During my trip in 2009 to research the origin of my roots in Poland, I spent some time exploring the city of Warsaw, Poland. It is a multicultural city that provides lots of historical references, but also incorporates the busy skyline of any modern world capital city. Many people do not realize that Warsaw was … More Warsaw (Warszawa), Poland
Wieliczka Salt Mine, Krakow Poland
June 3, 2020
As a part of my first trip to Poland while I was doing research about the origins of my father’s family from Zyrardow, Poland; I took a side trip to visit the fabulous city of Krakow, Poland. Considered to be one of the oldest operating salt mines in the world, it has been mining salt … More Wieliczka Salt Mine, Krakow Poland
My Turkish Carpet Buying Experience!
May 28, 2020
On my cruise in 2013 to Istanbul, Turkey, I was on a day tour to Ephesus to see the ruins. Along the way the tour guide makes us stop at a Turkish Carpet store, supposedly to just see how these quality carpets are made. Yea, right! We entered the show room area which was just … More My Turkish Carpet Buying Experience!
