"Poland, land of my forefathers" Poland by Elodie_Caroline

Poland Travel Guide: 17,136 reviews and 45,472 photos

I am very proud to call myself half-Polish, it never used to be that way though, when I was a kid growing up in England. They have all of these laws now, you're not 'allowed' to denigrate someone's race, colour or creed, it certainly hasn't always been like that in England. Growing up in England with a long unpronounceable name gave everyone the right to take the *** when we were kids, I used to feel ashamed of my name and refused to learn the Polish language because I wanted to be 'English'. I used to hate having my name called out at school or in a hospital etc, they could enver say it, I'd go all red and wish that the ground would swallow me up.
I was born and bred in England, so I was English to begin with, but the kids at school were little bastards, obviously learning their xenophobic ways off of their parents. A lot of adults in England are no different, I can still remember being called a 'bloody foreigner' at work in the 1980s, from two old b!tches called Eileen and Marion.
By the time I was 17, I would stand up proudly and pronounce my name to the ignoramuses who couldn't be arsed to ask how to say it properly. I cherish my Polish background and the history of Poland, I am proud of my name, my heritage and knowing that I really come from mainland Europe instead of a poky little island that has long gone to the Dogs.

Last visit to Poland: Dec 1964
Intro Updated May 4, 2007
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Bigos - Saurkraut Polish style Restaurants (6)

My dad always said that with making Bigos, the more meat, the better the food. So here goes with my own version of this... more travel advice

Tomato & Onion Salad Restaurants (6)

6 large whole tomatoes sliced thinly 1 large onion sliced thinly freshly ground black Pepper Vinegar Place tomatoes... more travel advice

Polish Meatloaf Restaurants (6)

2 kilos minced Beef or 1 kg Beef & 1 kg Pork 1 small cup boiled Rice (optional) 1 large Onion copped 3 cloves Garlic... more travel advice

A loaf of Polish Poppyseed bread. - Poland

A Polish kitchen Restaurants (6)

There would be a good restaurant in any Polish descendants kitchen, we are all excellent cooks! Our dad was a... more travel advice

Local Customs (2)
See All My Dad 8/2/26 to 27/12/04
Favorites (4)
See All My Polish ancestors

Off The Beaten Path (1)
The Carpathians - Tatras/Tatry mountains
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Gillybob Apr 22, 2008 at 11:09 AM

Fantastic news! I have every confidence in you! Gillybob greetings
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EllenH Jan 31, 2008 at 3:12 PM

Got my tickets to Krakow today for april 1. :)
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elae Jan 28, 2008 at 10:35 AM

yeah, thats the way you should think!!!I met a lovely Polish woman when I was in London and she is really power woman , strong and confident !!!just like you!!pozdrav
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nomad7890 Jan 27, 2008 at 6:45 PM

What a cutie cutie with the most beautiful Polish outfit! I will be visiting Krakow this year, and just loved your stories. My grand kids also love their uncle Sergio. They don't go to DisneyWorld when they visit - they just want Sergio to play with them!
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Pawtuxet Jan 24, 2008 at 5:13 AM

Enjoyed returning to your page to read your memories and love for Poland. I, too am of Polish descent. Go to Poland. You'll love it. Find your father's village... be happy.
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pattypoo Nov 30, 2007 at 6:43 AM

This darling little girl is the Angel...
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King_Golo Sep 2, 2007 at 10:05 AM

16 million tips but only 7 photos?!? Oh, come on!
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FleurFox Aug 18, 2007 at 3:21 AM

Surely you should be #1 for Poland with 16 million tips :) I really like this page.
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evaanna May 29, 2007 at 3:05 PM

You certainly must visit Poland more often, why not if you like it? I envy you your cooking skills. Cucumber with cream is just about the limit of my cooking abilities. I had a folk costume like yours (from the area of Cracow) when I was a child.