Dien dobry from Gdansk.
So far my summary of Poland is that I really want to learn Polish. I can say “Hello”, “Yes”, “No” and “Thank you” but I think I say them quite well. Haven’t figured out what “Goodbye” is yet.
Actually I have more of a summary than that. There are no photos yet because I’m only allowed on the Hostel computer for 15 minutes and that’ s not enough time. Soon though.
Poland is cold but beautiful. I’m very glad we came here. I’m feeling a lot happier and more invigorated about the whole “travel” thing. Gdansk turned out to be a “holiday within a holiday” kind of thing I guess.
The town of Gdansk was almost completely destroyed in WWII but pretty much all of it has been restored. It’s just beautiful. I think there is a fair bit of poverty as there are lots of people begging on the street but they don’t come up to you they just sit there with a sign so it’s not an annoyance.
Highlights have been climbing the tower of the biggest church in the town and having an amazing view of the whole town, discovering little restaurants and bars away from the main streets and the sleeping cabin in the train that we were in from Berlin to Gdansk. It was so cute and cosy!
We’re probably leaving for Berlin tomorrow. Davina has a friend that will let us stay with him if we bring him cigarettes, apparently.
-If you want to see photos that aren’t on the blog click here
More photos soon. I promise.
Update: Et voilà les photos!!
Brendan said,
October 15, 2007 @ 9:01 am
Hey there,
Glad to see you’re actually in the mood to travel now, although I’m a little disappointed that of all the reasons to be excited about Amsterdam, you’ve chosen Ani DiFranco! Oh well.
Incidentally, I saw Manson a couple Fridays ago, and I thought you might be pleased to hear that The Spazzys opened for them, and sucked gigantic alien monster nuts! Check out my MySpace blog thing for the full report.
Enjoy Amsterdam (for all the right reasons),
Brendan.
Rory said,
October 15, 2007 @ 9:56 pm
I am quite shocked that you didnt enjoy amsterdam as much as I did! What about the waffles? The chips with curry sauce? The red light district? The hot chocolates? The beautiful people? Maybe when you go back you need to got to the Dolphin Cafe, actually I think its pretty seedy but its got awful decor which is nice! And interesting things to comliment your tea.
Just had a quick read of your blogs!! Sounds AMAZING! Jealous!