Wednesday, July 30, 2008

ABC Wednesday - B is for Baltic Point, Gdynia


The Polish port of Gdynia was one of the stops on our 2006 Baltic cruise.

Whilst many people went off to the city of Gdansk, I decided to explore more locally and wandered through what I saw as a very pleasant seaside town.


At the end of the promenade is Baltic Point. An old German lookout station from WWII now serves as an information kiosk.

Beyond is the southern breakwater at the entrance to the port.


Whilst the southern breakwater is home to the seagulls and a quiet place for courting couples to meet, the northern breakwater seems to have been taken over by shags.


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17 comments:

  1. Pietro BrosioTuesday, July 29, 2008 9:07:00 pm

    Very fine and interesting views.

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  2. CathTuesday, July 29, 2008 11:30:00 pm

    It's always good to check out the "less popular" places. They give a truer picture I think of the area.
    Great post.

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  3. AlanWednesday, July 30, 2008 3:44:00 am

    I agree with Crazycath and you - staying off the beaten path often makes for the best vacation experience. :)

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  4. Bear NakedWednesday, July 30, 2008 6:39:00 am

    Thank you for the mini tour of
    Gdynia.

    Bear((( )))

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  5. mrsnesbittWednesday, July 30, 2008 8:15:00 am

    The more secluded parts give a true sense of exploring Gerald! Great post!The first reminded me of Whitby.

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  6. Rune EideWednesday, July 30, 2008 8:17:00 am

    Thank you for the harbour-trip! Many good history lessons in those structures.

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  7. VPWednesday, July 30, 2008 12:57:00 pm

    I think you made a good choice by staying local!

    Thanks for all you're doing to help Denise with ABC Wednesday too :)

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  8. D HerrodWednesday, July 30, 2008 2:45:00 pm

    Very cool. Love the blue sky. Thank you for sharing.

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  9. AnonymousWednesday, July 30, 2008 2:53:00 pm

    Very nice seaside town. I supposed it's not as crowded as the big cities such as Gdansk.

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  10. Come Away With MeWednesday, July 30, 2008 8:36:00 pm

    I love all that water and sky; they make such a nice, simple but dramatic presentation.

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  11. gmaWednesday, July 30, 2008 8:53:00 pm

    It is so enjoyable for me to go through ABCWednesday's photos from around the world!

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  12. Leslie:Wednesday, July 30, 2008 10:14:00 pm

    This is lovely! It's far more interesting to discover out-of-the-way places than to see what "everyone" else sees. By the way, I particularly liked that white butterfly, too. Thanks for dropping by and have a great week! :D

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  13. imacWednesday, July 30, 2008 10:30:00 pm

    Beautiful place Gerald, You are like me sometimes dont visit which the tour is going but to check out the local place.

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  14. BarbaraWednesday, July 30, 2008 10:39:00 pm

    I have also come here to see the rest of your photos, looks like a great place to visit.

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  15. stromsjoThursday, July 31, 2008 9:02:00 am

    Then again, with the right company any place is the right place. As properly illustrated here.

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  16. Rambling WoodsThursday, July 31, 2008 9:01:00 pm

    Pretty area....
    Rambling Woods

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  17. CherryPieThursday, July 31, 2008 11:22:00 pm

    Very interesting photos, thank you :-)

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