Our favorite flight hack was successful on our flights to Poland, so we had 3 seats to share between 2 of us! Of course no airplane sleep is ideal, so we arrived tired but have since used our ‘get-out-of-jetlag-*almost*-free’ card. This true marriage test involves a vigilant spouse who can ensure that no naps are had in the first day and that we both stay awake until at least 9pm. As you may imagine, the roles of good cop and bad cop shift between partners as required.
Our Air BnB is right on the edge of Old Town Cracow, so we’ve explored the beautiful area on foot.
At the top of the taller church tower a bugler plays a tune every 15 minutes throughout the day and night. He stops abruptly, mid note, to represent a bugler who was alerting the city during the war and was shot in the throat.
The Center is surrounded by a park which we’ve enjoyed walking along to get some shade. We brought the heat with us from home. Today I saw a billboard that said it was 36.5 degrees.
We also visited the famous Wawel Castle.
What castle is complete without a fire breathing dragon below?
Today we beat the heat with a tour of the Wielizka Salt Mines. We got as deep as 130 meters underground and explored the tunnels and monuments, almost all of which are made out of salt! Check it out: huge caverns, salt gnomes, salt lick, a salty last supper, and a sweet but salty baby Jesus in the manger!
Here’s a Polish pierogi pic for Rocky B. Delicious.
Tomorrow will be a heavy day as we’re headed to Aushwitz. Stay tuned…
Yeah!! Food pic! Thanks guys!!! PS. Your other pics are pretty good too. 😆