Back on the road early, around 9:15am, to start our long days drive. Everything was fine until Google sent us down a closed road but no big deal, turn around and drive the other way for an added 15 minutes. Driving here is a true experience. It’s been a long time since I’ve been on the same track as the hundreds of stock car drivers here in Europe. These people are so impatient and in such a hurry! If the speed limit is 120km/h, they are doing 140-150km/h (87-93mph!). I know, just as bad in the US. Not really. Here they drive inches off the rear bumper of your car so they can pass you immediately as you pull over. The saving grace is that trucks stay in the right hand lane unless passing, then get back in the lane immediately. Must be a law because no one violates that rule. As for me and the Misses, 120km/h is plenty fast.

We arrive, unhurried, in Grudziadz (pronounced: Grewed Jaws) tired but not stressed out. Checked into our hotel, the Ibis Styles, and relaxed. Tomorrow, we start touring, beginning with the castle ruins and tower, then possibly the grainery, depending on time. We need to be in Westerplatte by 12:30pm to do our touring there. Nuff said. Time to call this one and get to bed. Mo’ tomorrow.

Collette in stolen chair from Universal Studios

Not sure about the dragon motif. Might be the kids room.