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Kashubian Strawberries

 


Where have we been for the last week? Relaxing at the sea and at the lake.

Let’s start with the sea.

It’s been so lovely so have some time to just be and decompress in Sopot. I’ve filled my days with yoga, walks on the beach and in the forest, and lounging about reading.

Morning yoga on the Sopot pier

Forest walks in Sopot

We’ve been eating in mostly, but went to Bar Przystań in Sopot for some fish and potato pancakes. I adore this place, it’s right on the beach and serves fresh, delicious food. Their potato pancakes are especially amazing. 

Dinner at Bar Przystań

Now onto the lake. We’ve also been staying in a family cabin on a large glacial lake in the Kashubian Lake District. This means the lake is large, very deep, and very cold! Nonetheless, we’ve still managed to enjoy kayaking and swimming in the water. It’s very refreshing on a warm day :)

Kayaking on the lake

The Kashubian region of Poland has unique language, culture, and art which is especially evident in smaller towns. 

Some Kashubian sculptures of dancing ladies

Much of the land here is farming land, full of corn, wheat, strawberries, and other fresh produce. We’ve been especially loving the fresh strawberries which just melt in your mouth.

Walking through farmlands

Delicious strawberries!
Spending a week here is so nice, it feels almost like a vacation from our travelling. We can enjoy walking the country roads, saying hello to horses and admiring the wildflowers.
Grazing horse

Following the car down country roads

A field of Polish wildflowers 

This area is so quiet and tranquil. Nothing compares to the peacefulness of waking up to sunshine glittering on the lake, with birds and crickets chirping good morning. But don’t worry… we’ll be back to some travelling soon!
Glorious mornings



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