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An Enjoyable and Educational Stop in Gdynia, Poland June 12 - 18, 2014

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June 18th 2014
Published: July 22nd 2014
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Throughout history Gdańsk (Danzig) has been predominantly a German city even though it was well inside of Polish borders. At the end of World War I Poland regained its independence from Prussia but the city of Gdańsk was designated as a free city and put under the control of the League of Nations. The Polish government needing a port on the Baltic Sea and chose to develop Gdynia into a major sea... Read Full Entry



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Bob & Janice Waller
s v Tsamaya
s v Tsamaya
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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One of the Many Treasures One of the Many Treasures
One of the Many Treasures
made of amber located at the Malbork Castle.
Amber Was Used to BuildAmber Was Used to Build
Amber Was Used to Build
many beautiful objects such as this one.
The Castle Makes Quite a Statement by its SizeThe Castle Makes Quite a Statement by its Size
The Castle Makes Quite a Statement by its Size
One of the Many Doorways in the CastleOne of the Many Doorways in the Castle
One of the Many Doorways in the Castle
with its metal detail
There is beauty in weaponsThere is beauty in weapons
There is beauty in weapons
with the detailed hand work that is involved in its making
One of the Protections Used in BattleOne of the Protections Used in Battle
One of the Protections Used in Battle
Geometric Designs in the Tile FloorsGeometric Designs in the Tile Floors
Geometric Designs in the Tile Floors
at Malbork Castle
Showing the Detail on the Pistol HandleShowing the Detail on the Pistol Handle
Showing the Detail on the Pistol Handle
Hard to believe it was on a weapon
If You Aren't Looking Carefully You'd Miss This One!If You Aren't Looking Carefully You'd Miss This One!
If You Aren't Looking Carefully You'd Miss This One!
Lots of details everywhere in the castle
The Craftsmanship ShinesThe Craftsmanship Shines
The Craftsmanship Shines
in the furnishings in the castle as well
Photo of What It Looked Like Before WWIIPhoto of What It Looked Like Before WWII
Photo of What It Looked Like Before WWII
Some of the War Damage RemainsSome of the War Damage Remains
Some of the War Damage Remains
They are still diligently working on the repairs at the castle
Fortunately Photos Exist From Before the WarFortunately Photos Exist From Before the War
Fortunately Photos Exist From Before the War
The Tilework Continues to Make It What It WasThe Tilework Continues to Make It What It Was
The Tilework Continues to Make It What It Was
Plenty of Roses in the Gardens at the CastlePlenty of Roses in the Gardens at the Castle
Plenty of Roses in the Gardens at the Castle
Horse Power Was Used to Grind the Grain Horse Power Was Used to Grind the Grain
Horse Power Was Used to Grind the Grain
at the Malbork Castle
A Night View Looking Across the BayA Night View Looking Across the Bay
A Night View Looking Across the Bay
toward Gdansk from the marina in Gdynia
The Marina Here Uses Stern BuoysThe Marina Here Uses Stern Buoys
The Marina Here Uses Stern Buoys
instead of finger piers
Remind You of an Older Version of a Cruise Liner?Remind You of an Older Version of a Cruise Liner?
Remind You of an Older Version of a Cruise Liner?
This was the idea behind this architectural design
A Side View Shows Off this Architectural FeatureA Side View Shows Off this Architectural Feature
A Side View Shows Off this Architectural Feature
A More Modern Detail on Top of This OneA More Modern Detail on Top of This One
A More Modern Detail on Top of This One



23rd July 2014

john
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thanks
so enjoying the very informative revisits to what is a very sad moment in the history of western mankind. balanced with the news of today and what is happening in eastern Europe/Russia one wonders what was learned. travel safely my friends.

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