Well, here we are at Camping Seeblick, Ruska Wies near Mragowo, and a nice site it is, too. So, this is the beginning of the Group Tour part of our adventure and there's always a little anticipation at this stage. Looking forward to it.
Hope we can get some sleep tonight, though, because there are two pools of frogs, yes, FROGS, the VERY LOUD croaking variety. Listen:
We've left time for a day exploring this lake district and, importantly, a couple of days relaxation and mingling as other group members roll in. Should be fun.
Day 2
The official meet-up day is Sunday, so that means we have two 'free days'. Today we visit some local highlights and tomorrow we'll stay on site and get sorted for a hectic tour.
We head off to Swięta Lipka to see a superb baroque church (17 Century). It has an organ with 5000 pipes and gold-embossed angels. We stay to see a recital but we aren't prepared for the sight of twirling angels and trembling bells as it grinds to the crescendo..... er, not sure about that at all... definitely not sure. On the other hand it certainly livens things up, but which way does the congregation face? It's great to see this this mechanical marvel in action, though, and wonderful that it is so well preserved. Here's the organ (movie not ours)
Next on our list is Wolf's Lair, Hitler's HQ for the invasion of Russia. It was here that an assasination attempt was made by a group of high ranking generals; it failed and 5000 suspects were executed as a result. How many lives would have been spared if it has succeeded?
We see many of the destroyed heavily armoured bunkers, including Hitler's, as we walk the site with the supplied guidebook.
We call in at Gizycko on the way back and, by chance, choose a really good restaurant where we eat some fresh fish. .. then on 'home' where.....
Surprise! Two of our old travelling friends have pitched next to us. After hugs and manly hand shakes, two more appear. We all know each other well and it's a great reunion. Adventures beckon.
Day 3
We pop onto the nearest town to say a goodbye to Polish culture for a while. As ever in these parts, it's on a lake, tidy and rather nice, too.
Back at base, our serene campsite is now full with an ACSI tour group of Austrians and Germans - and, of course, our fellow Brit travellers are rolling in, two by two, followed by Sabine, our tour leader - the only other caravanner. We chat, bond, laugh, have our first group meeting followed by a welcome meal from the barbecue. Adventures await.
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Hope we can get some sleep tonight, though, because there are two pools of frogs, yes, FROGS, the VERY LOUD croaking variety. Listen:
We've left time for a day exploring this lake district and, importantly, a couple of days relaxation and mingling as other group members roll in. Should be fun.
Day 2
The official meet-up day is Sunday, so that means we have two 'free days'. Today we visit some local highlights and tomorrow we'll stay on site and get sorted for a hectic tour.
We head off to Swięta Lipka to see a superb baroque church (17 Century). It has an organ with 5000 pipes and gold-embossed angels. We stay to see a recital but we aren't prepared for the sight of twirling angels and trembling bells as it grinds to the crescendo..... er, not sure about that at all... definitely not sure. On the other hand it certainly livens things up, but which way does the congregation face? It's great to see this this mechanical marvel in action, though, and wonderful that it is so well preserved. Here's the organ (movie not ours)
Next on our list is Wolf's Lair, Hitler's HQ for the invasion of Russia. It was here that an assasination attempt was made by a group of high ranking generals; it failed and 5000 suspects were executed as a result. How many lives would have been spared if it has succeeded?
We see many of the destroyed heavily armoured bunkers, including Hitler's, as we walk the site with the supplied guidebook.
We call in at Gizycko on the way back and, by chance, choose a really good restaurant where we eat some fresh fish. .. then on 'home' where.....
Surprise! Two of our old travelling friends have pitched next to us. After hugs and manly hand shakes, two more appear. We all know each other well and it's a great reunion. Adventures beckon.
Day 3
We pop onto the nearest town to say a goodbye to Polish culture for a while. As ever in these parts, it's on a lake, tidy and rather nice, too.
Back at base, our serene campsite is now full with an ACSI tour group of Austrians and Germans - and, of course, our fellow Brit travellers are rolling in, two by two, followed by Sabine, our tour leader - the only other caravanner. We chat, bond, laugh, have our first group meeting followed by a welcome meal from the barbecue. Adventures await.
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