This Photo Friday will have a couple of photos…of Gdansk, Poland, our new home for two years!
(The giant billboard was not, unfortunately, for us, but we took it as a good sign when we went to check things out earlier this summer.)
Here’s how it went: Keith’s employer asked if he would be willing to relocate to Munich or Poland. Well, we knew Munich would be a lovely place to live, but neither of us had been to Poland. So when Keith was offered the job, we had to quickly check out the city of Gdansk to see if we could bear leaving Amsterdam.
Leaving Amsterdam is the hardest part…but look, we can still see Dutch-style architecture:
We went again to Gdansk last week to look at places to live. Things weren’t looking so good (major understatement) until literally a few hours before our flight back home, when the relocation agent called and said, “I have one place that’s not listed yet, but I think you might like it…”
It’s close to the ocean, the forest and the farmer’s market. (Pics of the house—100 years old!—to come later.)
The area where we’ll live is called Sopot, and it’s nicknamed The Polish Riviera. We are not really posh enough for any Riviera scene, but it means we’re close to the sea.
There’s also a lot of rich history and beautiful surroundings…
More photos to come, I’m sure…and please keep your fingers crossed that 1) all of our furniture, clothes, toys and books (and art supplies!) are shipped safe and sound; and 2) that September 3 is a good day for flying…that’s our official move date.
Happy Friday!
Sounds lovely! Can’t wait to see more pictures. Good luck on the move!!!
How exciting! Here, we move from one state to another. You get the opportunity to move to a whole other country! Your little one is going to have a wonderful cultural education, Sarah.
Am looking forward to seeing photos of your new home. On the sea. And I’ll keep my fingers crossed that all your household goods get there safely.
Safe travels.
Jan
Best wishes on your new adventure — I wish I was like you and just got out there and embraced the world and tried all these new things ….. fear keeps me right here safe in Michigan — lol. I’ll live through your adventures!