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Post by pieter on Sept 17, 2006 2:28:50 GMT -7
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I think it is greener than Emerals Island yes, without beeing artificially kept green. It is just very green by nature, because of the see climate, lots of green grass (you could say that in two directions ;D), and stil a lot of farm land. From the other hand also here the drowth is comming in, and the level of drinking water is sinking. In some regions the earth is sinking in a bit, and therefor some houses got some scratches.
Pieter
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Post by pieter on Sept 17, 2006 2:34:08 GMT -7
That is one of the few things I always like when I come back from abroad, the fresh Greenness of the Dutch countryisde. Pieter Is it greener than on the Emerald island? Pawian, First I though you ment an artificial Disney resort ;D, than I found out that you ment Ireland. You know that nothing can beat a Green Island, but in matter of Climate the Netherlands, Belgium, Bretagne and Normandy (in France) and Ireland have the same Sea climate. But nothing can beat Emerald island? The Netherlands have the same climate and lanscape as let say Northern Germany (Ost-Friesland) and Denmark. Pieter
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Post by pieter on Sept 17, 2006 2:46:56 GMT -7
EMERALD ISLE— Ireland With miles of solitary back roads stretching from moor to mountain, Ireland's western shores are a cyclist's dream. Beginning in County Clare, home of traditional Irish music, we pedal to the dramatic Cliffs of Moher and nearby villages. Next we ride into the Burren, an area steeped in the magical atmosphere of limestone castles and tombs. At the Aran Islands in Galway Bay, outstanding examples of ancient Celtic stone forts and early Christian churches stand in isolated grandeur. Wild rivers, lakes and heather-covered mountains bring a striking change of scenery in Connemara. We say our farewells in Galway, a lovely city of narrow streets and old-world charm. Friendly folks and quaint inns provide some of the fondest memories this trip! The Dutch love Ireland and Scotland, probably because it is green! www.charm.net/~jdholmes/ireland/ireland.htmltravel.webshots.com/album/24169065DwzWpupmSZ
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Post by Pawian on Sept 18, 2006 13:29:59 GMT -7
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Post by Pawian on Sept 18, 2006 13:35:21 GMT -7
our cities are more narrow build, and the country is a little bit greener. That is one of the few things I always like when I come back from abroad,the fresh Greenness of the Dutch countryisde. Pieter Rememebr that the Austrian photos were taken in July when it was very hot. The ground was actually scorched by intense sunshine. But there were fields in Austria with automatic sprinkle systems. And they looked really green hahaha.
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Post by pieter on Sept 18, 2006 14:02:18 GMT -7
our cities are more narrow build, and the country is a little bit greener. That is one of the few things I always like when I come back from abroad,the fresh Greenness of the Dutch countryisde. Pieter Rememebr that the Austrian photos were taken in July when it was very hot. The ground was actually scorched by intense sunshine. But there were fields in Austria with automatic sprinkle systems. And they looked really green hahaha. Pawian, You are probably right, the colors in Holland are brighter in the Spring and Autum (with yellow, orange, red and brown leaves next to green), than in the summer too. The summer has a hollow sort of pale, greyish green, which is dull. But after all the rains of August the Fresh green is back again! Austria is beautiful, the Alp green, the Edelweis flower, and the dark green spruce forests! Pieter
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Post by scatts on Sept 19, 2006 10:41:46 GMT -7
In Poland, as I go North and get closer to the Baltic, the countryside starts to remind me much more of the good old English countryside. Much greener and lush. Must be associated with the climate within a certain range of a sea. It's about the only time nowadays that I am reminded of my homeland and miss it a little.
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Post by Pawian on Sept 20, 2006 13:49:52 GMT -7
Now I started to doubt and looked at the vague number plates, I think the photo's are taken in Poland too. Pieter That was one of my tricks to mislead people. While in Austria, I took photos of registration plates which looked like those from Krakow because they started with KR. I am sorry, but I couldn`t help being so mischevious. I am a pawian after all. hahahahahahaha
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Post by Pawian on Oct 1, 2006 12:29:13 GMT -7
Hey, long time no see!
What Polish do you want to see next? I might fulfill some of your wishes and secret desires! Try me! hahahaha
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Post by Jaga on Oct 31, 2006 13:55:09 GMT -7
Pawian,
I remember being in Krefeld Germany - I felt like at home since the licence plates had "KR" just like Krakow's ones!
Welcome back!
By the way, we did not forget about your beautiful photographs of Polish chapels. They would be posted soon!
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Post by Pawian on Oct 31, 2006 16:04:57 GMT -7
By the way, we did not forget about your beautiful photographs of Polish chapels. They would be posted soon! When on holiday in summer, I took photos of Orthodox chapels in southern Poland too. What do you think? A few photos from All Saints` Day. www.republika.pl/jerzyb/saints/
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Post by Jaga on Oct 31, 2006 17:09:16 GMT -7
When on holiday in summer, I took photos of Orthodox chapels in southern Poland too. What do you think? Pawian, sure, we would like to use it also!
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Post by bescheid on Nov 1, 2006 15:06:33 GMT -7
Pawian I have taken the liberty to view your photos of {All Saints Day} and was struck by the care of rememberance of loved departed ones. In and among the various monuments, some very simple, but, yet as impressive as to the elaberate {the dead care not} were very well lighted with care. For to the living, rememberance is so very important, for it is this one place on earth, that is a corner stone that marks the place of a fallen family member. Charles
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Post by Jaga on Nov 1, 2006 15:27:30 GMT -7
Pawian,
wondeful pictures. Where have you been? I presume one of the Krakow's cemeteries?
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Post by Pawian on Nov 1, 2006 15:42:56 GMT -7
+++The daylight photos were taken at Krakow`s suburbian cemetary, once it was a village, today it is the city. The night photos are from Krakow proper.+++
Pawian,
which one? The most famous Krakow's cemetery is in Rakowice. I personally like the old Salwator cemetery. My mother is buried at Tyniec cemetery, also a beautiful one. She is very close to the late main editor of Tygodnik Powszechny - Jerzy Turowicz. My mother actually worked for Tygodnik Powszechny for some time and I think thanks to Tygodnik she had a place for the grave there.
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