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Faith in the Folds of the Tatras

A peaceful chapel nestled in the Tatras, where faith, perseverance, and community endure.

While my son was skiing in Małe Ciche, near Zakopane, I found the perfect excuse to leave behind the ski slopes and take a snowy hike with my camera. As I walked through the quiet hills, the world seemed to slow down, and then I came across something unexpected — a small chapel hidden within the folds of the Tatra Mountains.

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Framing the Past with Flowers: A Roman Aqueduct by the Hills

There’s something timeless about ancient ruins that have stood for centuries — silent witnesses to civilizations long gone. On a recent trip, I came across an ancient Roman aqueduct, its majestic arches stretching across the hills as if still carrying water from distant mountains. In the foreground, bright pink oleander blossoms swayed gently in the breeze, offering a vivid contrast to the weathered stone. Together, they created a natural frame — the fleeting beauty of the present embracing the enduring architecture of the past.

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Hidden WWII Plane Replica: A Cycling History Gem 20 km from Lodz

The full-scale PZL.37 Los replica standing in the exact spot where the aircraft crash-landed in 1939.

Deep in the Dlutowek Forest (Polish: Dłutówek) stands a remarkable full-scale replica of a WWII Polish bomber plane, the PZL.37 “Los” (Moose). This memorial honors the crew of the 212th Bomber Squadron, who crash-landed here in 1939 during the war.

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