After the middle race Bobby and I drove into the centre of Gdansk to 
do a little sight seeing and purchase pressies for our daughters.
I was immediately gobsmacked by the beauty and cleanliness of the old town. Although much of it has been rebuilt since the war it is simply sublime. Pedestrian cafés lined street, breaking into squares with fantastic buildings, fountains and sculpture, a waterfront with more of the same and little alleys and back streets with arches and tree lined smaller squares, Gdansk old town is easily a match for many of the more traditionally beautiful European cities such as Budapest or Prague.
It is a shame I do not have any more time to explore this wonderful city as I am flying back straight after the relays but it will be on my watch list for international orienteering festivals from now on as I would love to return.
The mountain biking too although tough has also been very good and I’m sure there is more than enough to keep the average UK rider happy, all within a stones throw of the city centre. With cheap flights from Wizz air and low prices for food and drink it would make a good alternative long weekend destination.