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Wadi Rum Desert - an unusual plant in an unusual place - colocynth (Citrullus colocynthis)

14 Nov 2025 1 minute read 0 comments madventure

  Colloquinta is commonly called bitter watermelon or bitter apple, although it actually resembles a miniature watermelon. I encountered the plant while on safari in the Wadi Rum desert in Jordan. This annual, perennial plant grows in many part...

The beautiful Polish autumn will never get boring

13 Nov 2025 1 minute read 2 comments madventure

Another dose of beautiful autumn views, captured in mid-October, continues to evoke positive emotions in me. Colorful shots and beautiful landscapes are becoming increasingly difficult to capture these days, as winter is fast approaching, and y...

Autumn edible mushrooms - the bay bolete and the ruby bolete

12 Nov 2025 1 minute read 1 comment madventure

Grzyby jadalne jesieni - podgrzybek brunatny i podgrzybek czerwonawy Although the brown bay bolete and the ruby bolete differ significantly, they belong to the same family. The ruby bolete owes its name to the cap, or rather its surface, which...

The autumn edition of the Chorzów Ethnographic Park

11 Nov 2025 1 minute read 2 comments madventure

Like every year, I visit the Chorzów Open-Air Museum, and this time was no exception. I do so at all times of the year, from spring to winter. The photos were taken on October 13th, just as autumn was entering its most colorful period. T...

Is the Jordanian beer "Petra" a beer?

10 Nov 2025 1 minute read 1 comment madventure

  Just this week, I had the opportunity to visit an Arab country, namely Jordan. It's no secret that I'm a beer connoisseur, and I wouldn't be myself if I didn't try the local beer. Although buying any alcohol in Jordan is a challenge, as it'...

Return of grey weather with rain and cold

9 Nov 2025 1 minute read 2 comments madventure

Today the weather returned to normal, meaning it rained and was completely dry all day. It was a drizzle, but it didn't hinder the walk, but I prefer a walk without water or an umbrella. There were plenty of birds again today...

The beautiful colors of European autumn

8 Nov 2025 1 minute read 1 comment madventure

Autumn is a beautiful time of year, with colors often beyond our imagination, but it is also a moment in our lives that makes us realize that there is such a thing as transience. The beautiful colors and falling leaves coincide with All Saints'...

Thursday was a mixed bag, but acceptable

7 Nov 2025 1 minute read 0 comments madventure

The day was a bit of a mixed bag. The morning promised to be sunny, then clouds appeared, and only in the late afternoon did the sun return. It's hard to know what to wear in this weather. There are still beautiful landscapes in the park and o...

Thursday definitely with a summer accent

6 Nov 2025 1 minute read 1 comment madventure

This week's strong southerly wind made for some real fun. It felt like a July evening, where you could just walk around in a T-shirt, shorts, and sandals. And so it was. A long day, a long walk, lots of steps, and these fantastic views and play...

An optimistic, very autumnal Tuesday

28 Oct 2025 1 minute read 2 comments madventure

The morning didn't look promising. Thick, low-hanging clouds heralded rain. However, shortly after noon, the sky cleared and the sun came out. A new chapter. I changed my resting place to a more intimate and unusual one. The park service hadn't arr...