Today we had planned to take a bike trip to Czersk (pronounced chairsk) to see the country, and visit the former capital of Poland, where there was an old castle.  Apparently when the Vistula river changed course, the capital was also moved…  I’m not sure of the details…  I’ll need to do some research!  

Looking at google maps, I don’t think Czersk is actually the name of the town, or maybe it is, but it’s not the one google showed me! That was over 300 Km away…  we only went about 30.  still….  that’s a long bike ride.

No, instead we followed a meandering path south.  Parts were on the road, parts were dirt road.  There were a few designated bike trails and one short trip over a dam.  We passed countless farms and beautiful little houses.  It was so quiet and peaceful, and I didn’t notice any streetlights, which is cool to me.

Anyways, a short 3 hours later, we arrived.  I participated in an archery contest, had a piwo (that’s beer.  Pronounced peevo), climbed the towers, and then we were back on the road.  Needless to say, my legs are barely able to support me, and my eyes are barely open.  So I’ll spare the textual details and get right to the visuals.

Enjoy (these will be available in my photo gallery once I’m awake enough to post them!)
One of the houses along the way

Just one small plot of land.  We passed cabbage, sunflowers, beets, carrots, onions, radishes, pears, apples, plums, cherries, grapes, and I think turnips.

The castle (Zamek?) from circa 14th century… haven’t translated the sign yet, but I have a photo of it!!

Jess in one of the doorways…  those people were SHORT!  (I’m also convinced they had very small feet but LONG legs…  judging by the stairs anyway)

The bridge where we entered, as seen from the lower point of one of the towers – just atop the wall.

View of the courtyard from atop one of the towers.

Okay, that’s all you get for now.. I’m about to pass out!!!