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The gargoyles of ul Mariacka
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Oh what beautiful gargoyles.
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There’ll be more! And I was delighted to see this lot in the rain, many of them spitting despite my guide book saying they rarely do. Apparently there are hundreds around Gdańsk – I only spotted about 15. Now to settle down to the far more difficult solidarity post.
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What a cute way to deal with a drain pipe, but you know I’m going to ask, where is the water going? surely not just on to the street?
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My trusty, mapless guide book says they lost their function with the advent of storm drains: I don’t know where that new pipe goes. Apparently these are unusual because they’re accessible on terraces rather than at the base of the roof, the usual habitation of a gargoyle. And that probably doesn’t answer your question!
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Don’t stand beneath them! 🙂 🙂
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I love beautiful/ugly gargoyles! Don’t ask me why 🙂 🙂
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Me too, Jo!
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Getting ready for the big trip, Sue? Love to Vivi! Have a great time! 🙂
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Thanks, Jo! Finalising the packing today – it’s going to be hot (ugh) so I can travel light….
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What a great set of uglies!
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Gorgeous, or maybe sometimes gorging gargoyles with those big teeth.
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Fascinating. Was always intrigued by the gargoyles at Sydney University. These have much more menace. Have tried repeatedly to email you but emails failed, so letting you know that I have likely date in second half of August. More later when I have my computer back and I get this tablet working properly.
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Ooooo they’re kinda cute with their little lips peeled back.
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What a perfect phrase. Their little lips are indeed peeled back!
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What fun! Love the gargoyles – they are impressively photogenic!
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Love gargoyles!
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What a wonderful variety! Wonder whether the angry human face spitting into that spout is someone’s likeness 😀
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