Poland! Well, Michelle was thrilled to see her roots featured in "Where in the World!" Also, adding their guesses were Peyton, Jim, Joani, and Mike!
"Bruges Church"
While in Amsterdam, we took a side trip to see Bruges. Unfortunately our city guide was not very good so we left him and explored the historic town on our own. One of the places we did visit was a church where the sculpture, "Madonna and Child" was on display. This very same artwork was reclaimed from Hitler and featured in the movie, "Monument Men!"
"Madonna and Child"
Getting Older?
"When I was a boy,
the dead sea was only sick."
~ George Burns
the dead sea was only sick."
~ George Burns
Where in the World?
Here are some interesting facts about various countries of the world. Just where would I be?
famous for its
majestic fjords and mountainous terrain.
often described
as the "Land of the Midnight Sun", because during the summer months
of late May through to late July
home to a number
of Arctic animals such as reindeer, wolverines, polar bear, the puffin bird and the Arctic fox.
home to the
world's longest road tunnel, with a length of 24.5 km's (15.3 miles) the tunnel
has become a tourist attraction in itself.
the troll plays a
significant part in its folklore. The troll is an ugly,
messy, nasty creature that lives in caves or forests and will turn to stone if
sunlight hits them.
Football (soccer) has the
highest participation level of any sport. The winter sports of
biathlon and cross-country skiing are the most eagerly followed.
is the most successful nation in the world at the Winter Olympics. The country
has collected the most medals of any country over the Games' history and it is
one of just three countries (along with Austria and Liechtenstein) who have won
more medals at the Winter Games than at the Summer Games.
Interesting Fact. . .
Where in the World?
Here are some interesting facts about various countries of the world. Just where would I be?
famous for its
majestic fjords and mountainous terrain.
often described
as the "Land of the Midnight Sun", because during the summer months
of late May through to late July
home to a number
of Arctic animals such as reindeer, wolverines, polar bear, the puffin bird and the Arctic fox.
home to the
world's longest road tunnel, with a length of 24.5 km's (15.3 miles) the tunnel
has become a tourist attraction in itself.
the troll plays a
significant part in its folklore. The troll is an ugly,
messy, nasty creature that lives in caves or forests and will turn to stone if
sunlight hits them.
Football (soccer) has the
highest participation level of any sport. The winter sports of
biathlon and cross-country skiing are the most eagerly followed.
is the most successful nation in the world at the Winter Olympics. The country
has collected the most medals of any country over the Games' history and it is
one of just three countries (along with Austria and Liechtenstein) who have won
more medals at the Winter Games than at the Summer Games.
Interesting Fact. . .
A comet's tail always points away from the sun.
A comet's tail always points away from the sun.
Leaving on a humorous note, I hope!
I finally got my head together,
but now my body is falling apart.
Leaving on a humorous note, I hope!
I finally got my head together,
but now my body is falling apart.
but now my body is falling apart.
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