Bydgoszcz, Monday |
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Bar Wars? The train's buffet car. |
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The beauty of Bydgoszcz, seen from the hotel window... |
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...compared to the opulence inside the Hotel Pod Orlem |
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With no towers to climb, Paul continues his "by a
river" series. |
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NATA Online, from the bar of Pub Medyk. |
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Buenos in the bar underneath the Amsterdam. |
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The back alley behind the main square that led to the
excellent Pub Medyk. Never did get a "Palm Special"
though! |
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Absolutely no idea
who this guy is, but he's Polish (that's Ally's hat) and he seems happy
enough! |
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Paul and some drunk
Polish bird. She later keeled over, knocking the bar stools flying,
after an innocent 'incident' with Rich. |
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Moments before the dancing. |
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The bald Polish guy kept plying us with free drinks. |
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In the Pub Merlin. |
Wloclawek, Tuesday |
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The police escort to the U-21 ground. |
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In the Strong Club before the match. |
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The UEFA approved facilities on offer to the fans. |
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Buenos with half of the Polish Tartan Army. |
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Paul meets Right Said Fred after the match. |
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Whilst Susan shares a drink with Robbie Coltrane |
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The Kirrie Boys, who shared the living hell of staying in
Wloclawek |
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Ally & Sue stranded at Wloclawek Station after missing
the last train. It's OK - they caught a cab! |
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The hotel was a right toilet. |
Bydgoszcz, Wednesday |
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Pre-match in the Medyk. |
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The claustrophobic surroundings obviously affected David. |
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Around 2pm - Paul catches up after a sleepless night in the
worst place in Europe (Wloclawek). |
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A bit of a sing-song. |
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Billy Dunn gets to know Brian better. |
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Ready to set off on the march, with the Notts
Scots, Billy Dunn and The General. |
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David takes a call. |
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Rich cops a feel. |
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Paul, Helen and Bagpuss with the Polis. |
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Susan with the Polis after the game. |
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Outside the turnstiles. |
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Half-time snack, or entertainment? |
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Just before kick-off. |
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Machar (NTA/LA), right in front of us. |
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Along our row at half-time. |
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A widescreen view of Booth taking the penalty. |
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Taken right after the game - the Inverness Boys have barely
slept in 2 days. |
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NATA make the headlines: A Polish paper the day after the
game, showing Ally, Brian, Billy Dunn, David and Sue. |
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A room service menu from the Hotel Pod Orlem - Helen
couldn't choose between the brain or the snails, but Paul didn't get a
chance to try the frizy little chops! |