Although there will be one further opportunity to reflect on our entire trip through the beautiful region of West Pomania, it is with a teary eye and a heavy heart that I write the last of the daily blog posts; tomorrow we depart from Szczecin and I depart from Poland. As has been characteristic for the […]

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Waking up at Frajda this morning was a calm start to the day: The sun shone through my window, the birds chirped from the trees outside, and the faint smell of last nights log fire comforted me as I strolled into the cozy living room for breakfast. Refreshing mornings in the countryside are always a treat […]

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There’s something so invigorating about a Jacuzzi early in the morning, which prepares oneself for the toughest of days. This is how my morning began in the luxurious spa at the Trzy Wyspy Hotel, but the ensuing day at the Kamien Country Club was more relaxing still. Leaving the hotel at roughly 10:00am, we headed for the […]

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Turfed from the ferry at a painfully early hour, our day commenced with the yellow glow of the rising sun. We left the boat by bikes, down the large, metal mountain, to meet our guide for the day, Martyna, who greeted us to the city of Świnoujście with a welcoming banner. Seriously fatigued after two sleepless […]

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We were feeling excitable, happy and adventurous as we extended our tour of West Pomerania beyond international waters. Our destination was Ystad in Sweden, but, to arrive in one piece, we first needed to navigate our way onto the boat at the Unity Line ferry terminal, avoiding the oppressive revs of the numerous lorries that chased […]

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We were once again joined by television crews as we explored the beautiful seaside town of Międzyzdroje. The blinding sun shone, as, upon our awakening, we stepped out onto the balcony to enjoy a panoramic view of the sea from the 4-star Amber Baltic Hotel. The day commenced with a leisurely jog with former runner-up at the […]

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Today, at Kajtur Event Military Training, Marcin and I were put through our paces in the art of survival. I’m pleased to announce that, in the face of adversity, we prevailed, and are able to share our unique experience with you. We arrived at Kajtur to an austere looking guy (referred henceforth as ‘the Captain’), who […]

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