Tues. Poznan Old Town squareThursday, May 24, 2007
Poland: so far so good
Great to finally get a chance to post on the blog.
Poland has been wonderful so far. The first couple of days, we stayed in Poznan, and that was a great experience, especially because the university was there. We were able to meet all the members of the Tourism Department at the Poznan University of Economics, and hang out with a lot of the students. It was really great to interact with the students, because it allowed us to get a lot better taste of the culture than if we had just come to visit without contacts.
Then the next few days were spent in the Tri-cities of Gdansk, Gdynia, and Zopot. So far all have been beautiful. We've seen castles and spent time on the beach of the Baltic. Taken hundreds of pictures, but we might have to wait until we get home to post those. For now, check out the ones that Bruce has been posting. Tomorrow, we leave for Warsaw, and we're very excited.
Alright, have to run. We'll check back again soon, I'm sure.
Poland has been wonderful so far. The first couple of days, we stayed in Poznan, and that was a great experience, especially because the university was there. We were able to meet all the members of the Tourism Department at the Poznan University of Economics, and hang out with a lot of the students. It was really great to interact with the students, because it allowed us to get a lot better taste of the culture than if we had just come to visit without contacts.
Then the next few days were spent in the Tri-cities of Gdansk, Gdynia, and Zopot. So far all have been beautiful. We've seen castles and spent time on the beach of the Baltic. Taken hundreds of pictures, but we might have to wait until we get home to post those. For now, check out the ones that Bruce has been posting. Tomorrow, we leave for Warsaw, and we're very excited.
Alright, have to run. We'll check back again soon, I'm sure.
Polska
So i am having an awesome time in Poland. I can't believe how beautiful it is here. On Moday we had our first official day in Poznan. Our guide Marcin, was very attentitive and took us to the college that he goes to. We had a really good time talking with students and faculity. From there we went on to tour the town square area. We saw thwe goats fighting at noon. I thought it was really cool. It was really nice to see all of the old buildings. We saw this nice old Church it was really beautiful inside and we took a lot of pictures. i had such a great time seeing the sites and meeting some new people. i really liked the night life in Poznan. i found it very interesting that some bars don't close until very early in the morning. I really appreiate what Marcin and Mariana did to set this trip up.
On Tuesday we visited the Sharaton and had a tour of the only 5 star hotel in Poznan. i thought the tour was very nice and the hotel was really great. I liked the castle we went to after the tour and i really didn't like the 5 hour train ride to Gdynia, but it could have been a lot longer. I am having a lot of fun in Gdynia and Gdansk. The castle we visited was so beautiful i can't believe the restoration that the people in Poland did. It is such a shame that the war destroyed the castle. I can't wait to see what other interesting and historic sites we visit next. Get ready for more blog fun from our next destination: Warsaw!
Do widzenia
Lauren
On Tuesday we visited the Sharaton and had a tour of the only 5 star hotel in Poznan. i thought the tour was very nice and the hotel was really great. I liked the castle we went to after the tour and i really didn't like the 5 hour train ride to Gdynia, but it could have been a lot longer. I am having a lot of fun in Gdynia and Gdansk. The castle we visited was so beautiful i can't believe the restoration that the people in Poland did. It is such a shame that the war destroyed the castle. I can't wait to see what other interesting and historic sites we visit next. Get ready for more blog fun from our next destination: Warsaw!
Do widzenia
Lauren
The Legend; The Myth--A Reminiscence
A slightly late, but ever-wonderfully interesting note about our first day in Poland; one that we like to call--MONDAY IN POZNAN.
After scoffing at the sanitary conditions of tap water in this southern Polish town, dear comrade and friend Olivia drinks half a bottle of said tap water. By 11am that day, Olivia had made her vomiting debut at the Poznan University building during the introductory meeting of UIUC student and Poznan tourism staff. By noon, she had enjoyed part of the famous clock tower goat performance and had also rushed the beautiful Antyka Gallery's marble restroom approximately two and a half times. Her coup d'etat came outside Poznan's most ornate cathedral, post pharmacetical adventure involving the purchase of herbal remedies for stomach ailments. They did not work as quickly as they could have, and only the grace of Marianna, guide extraordinaire and truest, bluest friend, allowed Olivia the dignity of a nearby closed-door bathroom.
Thus ends the legend of drinkable European tap water.
Yours,
Olivia
P.S. Poznan was wonderful, and we LOVE Gdansk, too! It's gorgeous (very simply put).
After scoffing at the sanitary conditions of tap water in this southern Polish town, dear comrade and friend Olivia drinks half a bottle of said tap water. By 11am that day, Olivia had made her vomiting debut at the Poznan University building during the introductory meeting of UIUC student and Poznan tourism staff. By noon, she had enjoyed part of the famous clock tower goat performance and had also rushed the beautiful Antyka Gallery's marble restroom approximately two and a half times. Her coup d'etat came outside Poznan's most ornate cathedral, post pharmacetical adventure involving the purchase of herbal remedies for stomach ailments. They did not work as quickly as they could have, and only the grace of Marianna, guide extraordinaire and truest, bluest friend, allowed Olivia the dignity of a nearby closed-door bathroom.
Thus ends the legend of drinkable European tap water.
Yours,
Olivia
P.S. Poznan was wonderful, and we LOVE Gdansk, too! It's gorgeous (very simply put).
Greetings to all. It appears the pictures we posted on Monday never actually made it. However we will try again today but obviously they will be out of order.
Everything is going very well and by all accounts we remain healthy, happy and enthused as we explore this wonderful country. With some Internet Cafe time later today I hope we can get some great student posts as I know they have a lot to say. If they don't I'd be extremely surprised as excepting naps on the train lively conversation never appears to stop.
The schedule today (a drive up the Baltic coast) will be a bit more laid back so we can catch up on things. Our Polish hosts have been exceptional and we really apprecaite the reception in Poznan.
Everything is going very well and by all accounts we remain healthy, happy and enthused as we explore this wonderful country. With some Internet Cafe time later today I hope we can get some great student posts as I know they have a lot to say. If they don't I'd be extremely surprised as excepting naps on the train lively conversation never appears to stop.
The schedule today (a drive up the Baltic coast) will be a bit more laid back so we can catch up on things. Our Polish hosts have been exceptional and we really apprecaite the reception in Poznan.
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