We Can Gdansk, If You Want To...

...we can leave your friends behind. And after searching for a music video for that song, I could not find one anywhere. Sad. However I did get to listen to Men At Work's greatest accomplishment: Down Under, my ringtone from 2002-03.

It's time for Gdansk!

July 26, 2008: Gdansk, Poland

G’day from Gdansk! We arrived in Gdansk, Poland today!

The Crane (used in medieval times), Neptune’s Fountain, detail of a balustrade of a local home.

Actually, we arrived in Gdynia, Poland today and drove to Gdansk with a brief stop in Sopot. Poland – at least Gdynia, Sopot, and Gdansk – wins the award for people most friendly and tolerant of tourists. Because we were everywhere. We visited the main plaza where they were having some celebrations and parade, and got to enjoy some of the sights. Much of Gdansk was destroyed during WWII, but the town decided to rebuild it to reflect its former architecture.

Ruins from WWII near the town square, the Green Gate

We visited St. Mary’s Church – the largest brick cathedral in the world. After which, the family got to enjoy some pierogis and potato pancakes alongside the river.

Next: Berlin!