George SzwenderSep 20, 20213 min readGuns and WhiskeyToday we started off in Warsaw. Walter liked the pad we had, and it was a nice place to spend the first few days in Poland. I picked up...
George SzwenderSep 19, 20211 min readSunday Remembered-Catching Up with MarysiaDay 2 in Warszawa. Tomorrow we will leave for Lublin, the ride we will use in Poland is all ready to go. We will be travelling around in...
George SzwenderSep 18, 20211 min readWarsaw A Cool PlaceWe visited a bit of Warsaw today. We are very central so took the opportunity to visit the old town, the Tomb of the Unknown...
George SzwenderSep 17, 20211 min readFirst Stage Complete-Edmonton to AmsterdamWe are waiting for our flight to Warsaw. Resting after resting for 8 hours on the plane. Walter should have been a navigator. He spent...
George SzwenderSep 15, 20212 min readThe Day Before the Day-Travel DayTomorrow we begin the trip to Poland. As you can see in the photo that Walter is really busy packing and organizing. Not... he is...
George SzwenderSep 13, 20211 min readThe Waiting Game-Normal what Normal?Sitting here with Walter, three days away from our flight to Poland. I have to admit I feel a bit out of sorts getting ready for this...
George SzwenderSep 7, 20212 min readSeptember 2021 In September of 2021 Walter Szwender will be returning to Poland to visit friends, family and the Country he fought for: over 75 years...
George SzwenderSep 7, 20211 min readNo Way Back by Jackie Gay No Way Back is a book by Victoria resident and Olympic medalist Jackie Gay. She wrote the story of Walter Szwender, a story shared by...
George SzwenderSep 7, 20211 min readA Visit During the PandemicWe are fortunate in Canada that we have high vaccination rates and we are able to travel and return home! This trip for Walter is...