The Good Luck Stork

Poland is a very superstitious country...with many quirky tales. I particularly love the superstition about chimney sweeps. If you see one, you have to hold your button until you see someone of the opposite sex wearing glasses. Apparently, it brings loads of good luck!

Similarly, the arrival of the stork to Poland brings its own legend of superstitions. The first time you see a stork each year signals your character for the rest of the year. For example, if you see it sitting down, you will be very lazy. However, if you first see it flying mid-air then you will be very productive and hard-working throughout the year. Luckily, I saw my first 2011 stork in mid-flight...and so far the prophecy is true. Was up at 7.15am and did 7km on my cross-trainer!! ;-)

Here is a photo taken yesterday of the stork in action. Proof that 2011 will be a very productive year indeed!!