Then, across the Dutch-style wetlands to Gdansk. There were small roads, but rather busy. It was a bit nervous, but quite ok.
It was really hot and sunny. I had a stop at a shop, where I met German cycling couple. They were on the way to Kaliningrad and further north to Baltics. The husband has roots in Kaliningrad, which was their main reason going there.
Then, the road brought me near to the coast. There’s a pine forest between the road and the coast, but I didn’t bother having a look at the sea. The area is busy with touristic villages, a lots of cafes, hotels, pensions. There was quite a lot of traffic, too.
I found the traffic a bit tiring, so I was eager to get to Stogi, Gdask suburb where there’re campsites. On the way, I saw huge oil refinery of Lotos.
I had already decided to stay two nights at the camping and have a day exloring Gdansk. I was told that the Solidarity museum and the old town are not to be missed. At the campsite, I checked in, paid for two nights and went finding a place for the tent. I wasn’t too pleased with the campsite and I was almost regretting my choice. It was packed with campers and tents and a bit hilly so good place wasn’t easy to find. Finally, I set up my tent close to a Polish biker group. Maybe it could have been nicer at some hostel in a city? Anyway, my mood improved as I got my dinner.
I went for an evening walk to the nearby beach. There was surprisingly a lot of mosquitos, even in Scandinavian standards.
Kristiina Ullgren 