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Dec 21 2008

Sunday Picture: Wroclaw’s Rynek

Published by Travelling Blackbird at 11:02 pm under General Edit This

Your picture for this Sunday is the northern side of Wroclaw Town Square, in a freezing December rain. The Town Square is called the Rynek [RIN-eck] in Polish, and it is the heart of the city in many ways: for business and administration, but also for nightlife. In the summer, it would be absolutely thronged with people, but, as I said, freezing rain.

Wroclaw Rynek in the Rain

Looking at this picture now, a few thoughts come to my mind… like why wasn’t I wearing a scarf? And who the hell wears pants that light in Central Europe in winter? Was I wearing long-johns? I better have been, because, I’m just saying: freezing cold, raining, and underclad legs that you’re not moving is a recipe for getting ill fast.

I’m also struck by the color. Any time anyone tries to tell you that the former Eastern Bloc countries are gray or drab, show them this. Even on a dull winter’s day, the colors of the buildings come through. Wroclaw underwent extensive renovation projects to restore this look to the city, and I think they did a great job. It’s a great city to visit for a lot of reasons, and it’s an attractive city too.

But boy, it was cold! Next time, I’m visiting in the summer.

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6 Responses to “Sunday Picture: Wroclaw’s Rynek”

  1. # jameslockwoodon 22 Dec 2008 at 12:54 am edit this

    Wow, that is breath-taking! Every picture you share of Wroclaw makes me more convinced I have to go see it on my own!

  2. # Singe DuToison 23 Dec 2008 at 6:43 pm edit this

    You should wear hotpants in cold weather. Hot pants imply they keep you hot and are pants. They should be the perfect lower-wear for the winter season.

  3. # recoveryrockson 06 Jan 2009 at 7:58 pm edit this

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  4. # Aliceon 17 Feb 2009 at 9:26 pm edit this

    Hey, you haven’t written anything [anywhere] for a while and I was wondering if you’re okay. Hope it’s just 2009 keeping you busy :)

  5. # jameslockwoodon 28 Feb 2009 at 4:28 am edit this

    I miss your outlook on the world, Please find a new home soon!!

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