Wednesday, August 01, 2007

Gydnia, Poland

Bridge going into the main part of the city.
On the bridge over looking the water. The main part of the city is to the left, mostly shops and expensive homes.
Ryan and Brad (BIL) went to the seaside resort. This is a picture taken from the wooden pier. The hotel in the back is the nicest hotel in the country, we didn't stay there!
Resort, tons of people were out (it was a weekday), there were games, tons of fun stuff to do. Also lots of speedos!
Communist headquarters during communist regime.
Once again, I didn't know much about Poland. There were under the USSR rule, and when that broke; they still had communist views. In 1980, they had a big union strike. Lots of people were killed fighting for their rights. The government finally gave into the rights of the workers. Still today, this country has some of the best benefits in the world, including a 3 year maternity leave!

4 comments:

Amy C said...

What beautiful cities. Such a strange sight to see that hotel on the beach like that. Did Ryan have on his speedo?

Margaret K said...

Beautiful! I am loving traveling through your blog updates.

Darby said...

WOW...that maternity plan is incredible...maybe there is something to be said for communism...:o).

I love these blogs too...I feel like I am right there with you on your adventures!

jenny biz said...

3 year maternity leave????? WOW!! That is awesome!! Looks like your trip is a blast. Your pics are probably as close as I will ever get to those places so thanks so much for sharing!!