Postsmadventure in # blurt • 22 hr. ago • 2 min readGiant Edible Tree Mushroom - Black-staining polyporeThis is one of the largest edible tree mushrooms found in nature, and certainly the largest in Europe. Various sources describe the mushroom as common, but I encounter it extremely rarely, mostly in the same location each year. This time, I was surprised by the sheer number of growths in one place—there were about a dozen of them. When the…madventure in # blurt • 2 days ago • 1 min readDay was quite pleasant and busy againToday, a short walk through the park and then around the pond. Initially, the weather wasn't kind, with heavy rain in the morning, but by the afternoon, things had calmed down, it was warm, and the sun was shining. Feeding the birds, or rather the bird, as only one young blue tit appeared, went smoothly. The tit ate two nuts…madventure in # blurt • 3 days ago • 2 min readA walk to the "Mosquito peak" in the Kochłowice forestsOn weekends, I often go to a place that, due to its proximity to a large metropolis, industry, and mines, shouldn't be associated with the wilderness. But it is. The Kochłowice Forests are a place unlike any other park, teeming with walkers, parties, noise, and so on. In the Kochłowice Forests, you can unwind, find a secluded spot where…madventure in # blurt • 4 days ago • 2 min readKorean Street Food by Nongshim with its own modificationToday's dish is a bit unusual, but it turned out to be very tasty. I got the recipe from my daughter and I'm pleasantly surprised. Although I'm not a fan of instant food, I really enjoyed this dish, or rather, a mix of two dishes, probably due to the exotic spices used. Original Korean soups from Nongshim, a company in Seoul, were blended…madventure in # blurt • 5 days ago • 1 min readBeautiful Tuesday, summer is backBeautiful weather for a walk, especially warm, with a light breeze and very good air clarity. Very good light, as can be seen in some of the photos. Today I visited the garden near the stadium again to check on the condition of the plants and flowers. I'd describe the condition as at a turning point. While not yet signs of autumn, it's…madventure in # blurt • 6 days ago • 2 min readMore beautiful and strange flowers in the park gardenOld-fashioned weigela This plant is native to Southeast Asia. Its original home is Japan, China, and Korea, but due to its extraordinary beauty, it has been happily adopted worldwide. This plant has various names, but one of them (Weigela florida) comes from the name of the famous and respected German botanist Christian Ehrenfried…madventure in # blurt • 7 days ago • 1 min readA very busy day, lots of exercise, less walkingToday's walk was minimal, as I had a lot of work waiting for me at home. I finished the worst part of the balcony renovation: applying marmolite plaster to the interior of the balcony. The result was great. A short visit to the birdhouse in the park and a quick feeding of the tits and sparrows. A nuthatch flew in briefly, grabbed two nuts at…madventure in # blurt • 8 days ago • 2 min readJura in early spring and summerI go to the Kraków-Częstochowa Upland a dozen or so times a year. The season begins in early spring. If March is pleasant and warm, we even go camping for a few nights. The beautiful, lush greenery isn't there yet; it's austere, and not always pretty. The situation changes dramatically in April, when the first signs of life appear…madventure in # blurt • 9 days ago • 1 min readA cloudy and cool Sunday, but no rain, perfect for a walkToday was a day of complete cloud cover, with only a brief glimpse of sunshine in the late afternoon. But the temperature wasn't exactly pleasant. Despite the not-so-warm weather, there were a lot of people walking in the park and I had to look for a place of seclusion and peace again. Bird feeding is gaining momentum. More…madventure in # blurt • 10 days ago • 1 min readToday it's quite cold and there's a lot of rain, but that's what the earth needsAs the weather wasn't great today, it's been cold and rainy since the morning, I'll post a few photos from yesterday to warm things up. Today's walk through the park wasn't exactly what I'd hoped for. The chilly wind and occasional drizzle weren't exactly pleasant, but the basic distance was covered. The birds were fed. There were more…madventure in # blurt • 11 days ago • 2 min readRain-loving summer fungi - Beech rooter and Sheathed woodtuftThere are many species of mushrooms that show their beauty primarily during the rainy season. Of course, they also enjoy a bit of sunlight, but water is their element. Without it, they are short-lived, die quickly, and sometimes I have nothing left to photograph the next day. The common finch can survive without water for…madventure in # blurt • 12 days ago • 2 min readLithuanian beer Kalnapilis and Korean fastfoodToday, a bit unusual combination, because the Lithuanian beer itself may not be amazing, but the dish straight from the Korean fast food may surprise. Although most of the ingredients are made of a bag, unfortunately they are irreplaceable. I am not able to prepare such a dish with a home method. But the own element in this set is fresh…madventure in # blurt • 13 days ago • 1 min readMore beautiful and strange flowers in the park gardenAnemone scabiosa In today's post, I'll describe a few more plants from the secret garden, because contrary to appearances, their number is increasing rather than decreasing over time. As autumn approaches, more interesting plant species can be observed in the garden. Even after most of the plants in our garden have finished blooming…madventure in # blurt • 15 days ago • 2 min readHuge mushrooms - Tinder fungusWhen I went to the forest near me, I expected to find various species of mushrooms. Even though it's a forest near a large urban area, I always spotted something in the field. Tinder fungus, as the name suggests, is present everywhere and this is true, as it can be found in the least expected places, but this was the first time…madventure in # blurt • 16 days ago • 1 min readDay for intensive balcony workBesides a walk in the park and around the pond, I also had other physical activities today, namely various balcony chores. Some of my balcony babies, such as peppers and tomatoes, finished their stay on the bushes. I had to pick them up; the last few days of intense heat have accelerated their ripening significantly. Tomorrow's the next…madventure in # blurt • 17 days ago • 2 min readLithuanian Tauras beer and cabbage rolls with tomato sauceToday I'm working on a Lithuanian beer called "Tauras," which simply means bull. It's a non-alcoholic beer, but still a beer. This Vilnius brewery was founded in 1860 and has many good beers in its arsenal. With my beer, I enjoyed a dish that has different names in different regions of the world but is made similarly: cabbage rolls in…madventure in # blurt • 18 days ago • 1 min readHot and windy day, and in the evening an almost Mediterranean climateToday is another day of August heat, according to the weather forecast – the last one of the year. Is that a good thing? I like high temperatures and I'll miss them. I'd rather drink cold water or a beer than hot tea. Today it was mostly a walk around the park gardens, looking for shade, although the warm wind was also a…madventure in # blurt • 19 days ago • 1 min readIt was a hot Thursday, it was hard not to sweat even just walking aroundDays like this were lacking last week. Hot, warm winds, and plenty of sunshine. Only late in the afternoon did a few clouds appear. That's why most of my walk today is a lot of shady places, a lot of forest. And in the late afternoon, visit the pond and chat with friends in a refreshing atmosphere. Despite the high…madventure in # blurt • 20 days ago • 2 min readFairy Inkcap and our friend a calm, slow killerAs soon as there is a little more moisture and precipitation, a fungus called Fairy Inkcap appears in the summer. The name of the mushroom is not accidental, because it can grow huge tracts, most often at trees. There may be even several thousand in one place in one place. Due to the number in one place, it can practically not be…madventure in # blurt • 22 days ago • 2 min readA very rare tree mushroom - Crown coralThis is the first time I've encountered this rare species of mushroom (Artomyces pyxidatus) in my area. I've seen it in other forests far from where I live. This particular mushroom has made its home in several Silesian forests, which I visit frequently, mainly in summer and autumn. The mushroom is very similar to a coral mushroom and is…
