I arrived in Krakow at about 6:20am via the night train from Budapest. My night train ride went surprisingly well. I spent a bit more money and reserved a "double" sleep car vs a triple and there wasn't anyone who had the other bed reserved so I had the whole thing to myself! I was woken up twice due to passport security though when crossing the border into Slovakia and then again in Poland.
Krakow is romantic! It's small compared to Prague but I think that's a part of its charm! I had no idea how cold it was going to be here..you can see your breathe as you walk down the street. I had to go to H&M to buy a scarf and mittens and then later on I picked up a beanie that I thought I can go without. This time i\of year while cold is quite romantic with its partially dried up trees..it makes this place a bit more "gothic." You can't help but feel the spiritual presence of Pope John Paul here as his residence was here before he became Pope and when he was younger than that..flowers and candles surround his former residences and his Church.
Krakow is romantic!
Krakow has these pretzel like stands all over the place.except they're not pretzels that they're selling..but maybe something in between a pretzel and a bagel..super yummy for 1zls. 3.4 zls= $1. You do the math!!
I took a day trip out to the concentration camp Auschwitz. Its one the most moving sights in Europe and certainly one of the largest Holocaust Memorials. I took the bus out there and did the tour on my own since I don't like having the follow someone else' schedule. I began the day watching a documentary film and then went out and toured the camp grounds..I can't believe all this happened just about 50-60 years or so ago.. the cruelty is something I can't grasp..
I have a few hours until my night train..guess where I am off to next...???
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