2011-06-14 Gdynia, Poland

There was a shuttle bus into town; from there we walked to the seashore, and a long way beside the beach. Then we walked over a few blocks and passed through a residential area. The differences in architecture were quite distinct: some buildings were pre-war and in disrepair; some were post-war Communist era and quite plain and drab; some were new or newly renovated, and were modern style. The yards were not maintained for the most part: uncut grass, not much landscaping, minimal flowers and shrubs. The evening entertainment was Des & Cherry King, a magic and comedy show. We were sitting in the front row, so Stan was called on to help out, and played a straight man role. Even sitting right up front, it was not clear how some of the illusions were performed – it really looked like magic.