WARTIME GUIDES

Today, I would like to share with you an extraordinary experience of leading a cycling expedition. This unique event allowed us to discover captivating places with a rich history, and one of the poignant stops was visiting the memorial of the victims of the Chroabie camp. Some of the participants were deeply moved, while others expressed gratitude for the opportunity to learn about this important history. The memorial of the victims of the Chroabie camp is a place that deeply moves and prompts reflection. As I guided our group to this location, the atmosphere was filled with solemnity and respect. The memorial, erected to commemorate the lives lost in the cruel conditions of the camp, serves as a symbolic reminder of the horrors endured by the prisoners. For some participants of our expedition, visiting the Chroabie memorial was a profoundly unsettling experience. Witnessing the impressive sculptures and reading the names of thousands of innocent victims was both emotionally moving and

I'm happy to share my experience as a bike rally guide. During this extraordinary adventure, tourists had the opportunity to see many interesting places, including the Toruń Fortress Museum, where there is an exhibition dedicated to prisoners of war, and Fort XV, which was associated with the Stalag XXA camp. The Toruń Fortress Museum is an extremely fascinating place that takes us back to times of war. Inside the museum, you can see an exhibition dedicated to the POWs, which shows their living conditions, the challenges they faced and the stories of many unknown heroes. Walking through these rooms and looking at the exhibits, the participants of the rally had the opportunity to understand the difficult reality that the prisoners of war in Stalag XXA had to face. This place gives us the opportunity to pay tribute to their memory and appreciate their courage. The next point of our route was Fort XV, which was an integral part of the structure of the Stalag XXA camp. This mighty fort