There is some corner of a foreign city, that is forever Australia! We were lucky enough on Friday and Saturday to be invited to an Australian Festival that was held in the medieval city of Torun (200km/130m west of Warsaw). It was our second trip to the city, which is the celebrated birthplace of Nicolas Copernicus. It's a beautiful old town as it was pretty much undamaged during World War II.
Amy was there in an official capacity and during her busy schedule had to conduct a lecture to a group of trainee teachers, open a photo exhibition and be on the panel of an Australian based quiz!
The people who we met over the two days were both incredibly warm, friendly and welcoming, but what amazed and impressed us was their passionate (and sometimes fanatical) love for all things Antipodean!
We were treated like royalty during our stay, being met at the station, shown to our hotel and then generally escorted round the beautiful city like guests of honour.
The photo exhibition was wonderful, with over 200 photos taken throughout Australia. The opening of the show was really well attended and it was clear how much everyone loved the pictures.
We spent a lot of time during our stay with a lovely guy called Waldemar, who teaches at the University. He showed us the extensive Australian Centre that they have in the University as well as treating us to a delicious lunch on Saturday.
On Saturday afternoon we watched a Polish trio playing digeridoos and other indiginous Australian instruments - Audrey absolutely loved it!
Our only regret was that we didn't have longer there. We were made so welcome - I'm sure at some point when Audrey is older we'll be back!
The people who we met over the two days were both incredibly warm, friendly and welcoming, but what amazed and impressed us was their passionate (and sometimes fanatical) love for all things Antipodean!
We were treated like royalty during our stay, being met at the station, shown to our hotel and then generally escorted round the beautiful city like guests of honour.
The photo exhibition was wonderful, with over 200 photos taken throughout Australia. The opening of the show was really well attended and it was clear how much everyone loved the pictures.
We spent a lot of time during our stay with a lovely guy called Waldemar, who teaches at the University. He showed us the extensive Australian Centre that they have in the University as well as treating us to a delicious lunch on Saturday.
On Saturday afternoon we watched a Polish trio playing digeridoos and other indiginous Australian instruments - Audrey absolutely loved it!
Our only regret was that we didn't have longer there. We were made so welcome - I'm sure at some point when Audrey is older we'll be back!
Robert and Edyta
Audrey, Amy and Waldemar
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