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Too Short a Time in Gdańsk, Poland - June 10 -12, 2014

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June 12th 2014
Published: July 10th 2014
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Next stop in Poland was the city of Gdańsk, a city that has been fought over since its beginning in the year 997. It developed as a port over the centuries with the Germans arrived from Lübeck in the early 13th century, the first of many to come. The Teutonic Order (a group of warrior monks, similar to the Templar order in many ways came to this part of Europe to spread the teaching of the Catho... Read Full Entry



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Bob & Janice Waller
s v Tsamaya
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Like so many others we love to travel and we love to sail so cruising makes a lot of sense. Janice has retired from Cornell as a business manager and Bob has retired from South Seneca school district as the high school principal. It's time to sell the house, get rid of whatever doesn't fit on our 40 foot Caliber LRC named Tsamaya (this means Travel Well in Setswana) and set off to see the world. Our reasons for publishing this blog is twofold, first to keep in touch with our friends and family and secondly to share our experiences. If you would like to receive notification when we have added ... full info
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Everywhere you look Everywhere you look
Everywhere you look
the details on the buildings are spectacular
Pope John Paul's MessagePope John Paul's Message
Pope John Paul's Message
regarding the Solidarity Movement
The Astronomical ClockThe Astronomical Clock
The Astronomical Clock
in St. Mary's Church is huge but dwarfed by the height of the building
The Destruction of the City The Destruction of the City
The Destruction of the City
during WWII was extensive as can be seen in this photo.
The 15th C. Foregate The 15th C. Foregate
The 15th C. Foregate
held the torture house and the prison tower
Punishments Were StiffPunishments Were Stiff
Punishments Were Stiff
Day and Night Time View of the CraneDay and Night Time View of the Crane
Day and Night Time View of the Crane
built in the mid-15th C. completely powered by humans. The gate is called the Gate of the Holy Spirit
Looking Up at the Human Powered WheelsLooking Up at the Human Powered Wheels
Looking Up at the Human Powered Wheels
at the crane built in the mid-15th century.
One of the many buildings destroyedOne of the many buildings destroyed
One of the many buildings destroyed
by the Russians during WWII
His Office is located in the Green GateHis Office is located in the Green Gate
His Office is located in the Green Gate
in the historic area of town.
The original coat of arms of Gdansk The original coat of arms of Gdansk
The original coat of arms of Gdansk
consisted of the two crosses, in 1457 the crown was added when Gdansk was incorporated into the kingdom.
The Upland Gate has the Prussian, Polish and Gdansk coat of arms The Upland Gate has the Prussian, Polish and Gdansk coat of arms
The Upland Gate has the Prussian, Polish and Gdansk coat of arms
embellishing it & is the start of the Royal Mile the Kings paraded down
Details of the figures seen on the buildings hereDetails of the figures seen on the buildings here
Details of the figures seen on the buildings here
Sculptures Abound Everywhere!Sculptures Abound Everywhere!
Sculptures Abound Everywhere!
this one appears to be holding up the corner of the building
The porches of the buildings The porches of the buildings
The porches of the buildings
were covered with designs including common scenes such as this one of a man and his dog
A visit to the fresh fruit and vegetable market A visit to the fresh fruit and vegetable market
A visit to the fresh fruit and vegetable market
is always a must.
One of the numerous floating dry docks One of the numerous floating dry docks
One of the numerous floating dry docks
where ships can be worked on here in Gdansk.
A submarine went past us as we were leaving the Gdansk harborA submarine went past us as we were leaving the Gdansk harbor
A submarine went past us as we were leaving the Gdansk harbor
The Golden Gate was built in 1612 The Golden Gate was built in 1612
The Golden Gate was built in 1612
and is topped with figures representing Peace, Liberty, Wealth and Fame.
Amber is usually known for the various insects Amber is usually known for the various insects
Amber is usually known for the various insects
that are encapsulated in it which provides scientific knowledge about the past
The thickness of the walls of the Prison TowerThe thickness of the walls of the Prison Tower
The thickness of the walls of the Prison Tower
can be seen when looking out this prison window.



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