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POST 684 23Nov.2024
Exercise DEEP 24
Story: Krakow Charm
and various items and pictures
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POST 2024
Linda’s Thursday Quotation
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POST 684
(Douglas Adams) Human beings, who are almost unique in having the
ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their
apparent disinclination to do so.
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Along My Path
Charles Phan Hoang |
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KRAKOW’S ENIGMATIC CHARM
Post 684, November 23rd, 2024 |
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KRAKOW’S ENIGMATIC CHARM I returned to Krakow for the third
time, this time alone and free of any schedule. Something about this city
-the old capital of Poland- held a mysterious allure for me, though I
couldn’t quite put my finger on why. To truly appreciate Krakow’s soul, one
must walk its streets in daylight, marveling at the grandeur of its ancient
buildings, its majestic churches, bustling marketplace, and, of course, the
royal castle. But this visit was different. I
arrived just before sunset, ready to experience the city’s enigmatic charm
under the cover of night. As dusk deepened, Krakow began to reveal another
side of the city -a side buried in history. Late at night, the castle, seen
from the outside, became a gateway to the past, drawing my imagination back
to the 15th century, when Poland was locked in a bitter war with the Teutonic
Order. Wandering slowly through Krakow’s
quiet streets, I let the echoes of history take hold of me. I could almost
hear the clash of swords, the thunder of hooves, and the cries of knights
piercing the darkness. The Teutonic knights, towering and formidable, wielded
their long glaives with deadly precision. Alongside them fought skilled
knights from across Europe: the English with their devastating crossbows, the
French with their mastery of swords and lances, and the Czechs with their
maces, hammers, and shields. In the end, Poland emerged victorious,
asserting itself as a rising power in the region, though the scars of war
lingered for years. As the hours passed and the streets
grew quieter, I felt the weight of Krakow’s history pressing against the
present. This city, so alive in daylight, seemed almost haunted at night -a
living testament to the resilience of Poland and its people. To explore Krakow, one must indeed
walk its streets by day, taking in the beauty of its architecture, its
churches, its market, and its castle. But to truly understand Poland, one
must also delve into its history, feeling the pulse of its vibrant life not
just in its cities, but in the stories etched into its very stones. Charles
Phan Hoang (Post 684, November 23rd, 2024)
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