We were dropped near the Long Market (dlugi targ) which is a cobbled long street lined with old buildings, each of which were intricately painted. It had a French/dutch feel to it, including a fountain of Neptune.
We walked around this area then took a stroll to the Monument to the Fallen Shipyard Workers and the Solidarity museum. This was really interesting for us since it happened in our lifetimes but we know virtually nothing about it.
We walked back to the Market area by which time it was raining, so we went in a cafe and sampled some Polish savoury snacks.
We then walked along the banks of the River Motlawa and saw the Solda-the first polish ship to be built after WWII (according to another tourist). Unfortunately, while we could see the maritime museum, we couldn't get to it without a long walk to the next bridge so we didn't make it there.
In a desperate attempt to spend our remaining Zloty, we sampled a polish delicacy - pig fat on bread with gherkins. It was truly revolting. We spent the rest of our coins on two cheese pastries- yet to be tasted.
Photo below is of the river, the Solda and Gdansk's famous crane- a medieval crane which was the largest in Europe.
Tonight is 60s/70s night, but first Victoria has her free treatment in the spa.
Next stop is Nyashamn-a tender port for Stockholm-so we've booked on an excursion so we can get off the ship in one if the first tender boats.
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