St. Mary's Church (Kosciol Mariacki) Gdansk

Our night train from Prague was anything but luxurious. Thinly padded seats, older cars, and no climate control - just crack open the windows like a farmer. However, it got us there on time and we ended up sharing a compartment with a fellow Canadian. Sam was her name, and she had actually been living in Germany for the past nine months while …

Well today is our last day in Krakow. I love this city and its beautiful old architecture. And of all the cities we have visited so far, I feel the safest here. I still haven't crossed any sketchy people or areas, even when walking at night. Plus I will miss the wide sidewalks that double as parking stalls for cars and the tons of bagel stalls set …

... centre I was by now well accustomed to, but still a very pleasant town centre to look at. After lunch we had a look inside St Mary's church, supposedly the largest brick church in the world. Gazing up to the top of the tower, I could almost believe it. ...

... . Each end has a massive arched gateway with ornate carvings. Rarely have I seen such magnificent architecture.   The St Mary's Church on Mariacka Street - accessed through the archway under the crane - is the largest brick church in the world ...

... that were in perfect restored order.  We made a walking tour (in the rain) of the old area including the magnificent St. Mary's church, a church that can hold as much as 20,000 people.  We were informed that this city, and one close by in ...