Gdansk, Poland

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Tah Dah! One taxi, plane, taxi, bus, bus, and I'm here in Gdansk; registered in hostel and spent afternoon 'downtown'. Great weather so far! Getting use to the silence of one who does not speak the language. Enough people in service sector speak English to point me in general direction. It was a good trip despite the early morning, 4:15 a.m. to get flight. Can't complain as the ticket was ten dollars Canadian, no taxes, but with the extras for luggage it was fifty dollars total. If anyone follows my tracks, I recommend the Lucky Hostel in Gdansk. They will pick you up at the trainstation free of charge, and a single room with breakfast is 26 Can dollars. Rooms are tiny, but when you just want to crash, they are fine. Very clean place with friendly family. http://www.lucky-hostel.com/index1.php

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Photos

Kings Mile
The lady with my camera didn't speak English, but she gave me enough directions where to stand to get best shot.

Statue
Somebody famous...on my way 'downtown' to old quarter.

Gate to Kings Mile
Found it, after a few side trips.

Kebab
I ordered a Kabab, and got this....with lots of cabbage, beets and pickles.

Architecture
Wow, these buildings look great in sunlight.

Fountain
This fountain is on lots of postcards.

Artists
Can you see them, tucked in corner behind staircase? They were sketching the fountain.

Decisions
Where to go?

Waterfront
Nice restaurants along waterfront.

Side street
I love walking up into the side streets.

Amber
Is Gdansk the amber capital of the world? Lots of amber jewelry for sale, this street was filled with amber shops. I didn't have time to visit the Museum of Amber.

Street
Most of Gdansk was destroyed during the war. Wonder if this street survived? It was beautiful. Bought amber necklace here.

Necklace
An amber filled sun around my neck.

Oldest house
That is what signs says. Think it is a small hotel now.

Another street
Nice to see where people live downtown.

Other gate
This is the gate before the waterfront. Can you see the musicians under the arch?

Musicians
See them? It was lovely eating at this cafe, listening to classical music from the street...one of those 'European moments'.

People Watching
Nothing beats sitting in a cafe and watching world go by. There aren't many people in my photo, as I avoided shooting school groups and paranoid people.

Canal
On my way back to hostel. Nice neighbourhood, eh?

Walk
People were enjoying the weather.

Global Ad
Are they advertising the suburbia dream?

Graveyard
There were many of these stalls, with flowers and lamps. Must be a graveyard nearby.

Funeral Business
Many tombstone heads shops along this road. Must be a thriving business?

Business
Wonder if people plan ahead?

Comments

[heather]

mmmmm
hey that kebab looks delicious!!! your photos are great...it looks very pretty there....