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Back in 2013 this blog started its life as 55 Days with Gwen – the story of two months travelling the Balkans with our good friends Jay and Waddy.
Since then, it has grown to include much more.
Click on the drop-down boxes for stories of our travel adventures in a specific country or use the search box at right.

The Infant Jesus of Prague

August 3, 2013April 26, 2026 / Garrulous Gwendoline / 3 Comments

Even though we have long since moved on from Prague, I still have some stories and photos that are worth recording; and perhaps those planning a trip may find something of interest.  For instance, our short visit to see the Infant Jesus of Prague. Regular readers of this blog will realise that we are not … Continue reading The Infant Jesus of Prague

Languishing (or liquifying?) in Lublin

August 2, 2013April 27, 2026 / Garrulous Gwendoline / 5 Comments

The weather has been hot for weeks now.   At first we did not take much notice being as how we come from a hot climate.  Now even we are getting overheated and sticky, and we are definitely slowing down, Our enthusiasm is waning.  Our rendition of "I love to go a wandering, along a … Continue reading Languishing (or liquifying?) in Lublin

Museum of the 1944 Warsaw Uprising

August 1, 2013April 27, 2026 / Garrulous Gwendoline / 6 Comments

Many would be familiar with the destruction of Warsaw during WWII.  Our first stop today is to the Museum of the Warsaw Uprising.  To do this museum justice you should allow at least half a day.  By the time we had queued with all the others who were waiting for the ticket office to open, … Continue reading Museum of the 1944 Warsaw Uprising

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