Destination: Poland

Photos: Auschwitz Concentration Camp

Mon, 29 Aug 2016 | By mitann | Photo Gallery

Auschwitz Concentration Camp

Mon, 29 Aug 2016 | By mitann | Views [619]

We bought tickets to Auschwitz the day we arrived. During the busy summer months it is required to purchase a guided tour; versus walking through at your own pace. Sounded alright but it was a good thing we had 5 days because it was sold out until today.... Read more >

Soup Soup; Bowls of Soup

Sun, 28 Aug 2016 | By mitann | Views [410]

We didn't plan a lot for the day; walking 15 – 20 Km a day is very draining.  So we got up and explored the local market where I bought a new shirt.  Tim and Dad were on the hunt for antiques; maybe something from the war.   The ... Read more >

Photos: Soup Soup; Bowls of Soup

Sun, 28 Aug 2016 | By mitann | Photo Gallery

A day at "Jew-rassic" Park

Sat, 27 Aug 2016 | By mitann | Views [568]

Our hotel is located in the infamous Kazimierz district of Krakow. King Kazimierz invited persecuted Jews from other parts of central Europe to Poland and promised a tolerant cosmopolitan. Although still bound to many feudal restrictions (couldn’... Read more >

Photos: A day at "Jew-rassic" Park

Sat, 27 Aug 2016 | By mitann | Photo Gallery

A World of Salt

Fri, 26 Aug 2016 | By mitann | Views [359]

Our adventure began with buying tram tickets to go to the Wieliczka Salt Mines.  We read about many ways it was possible to go to the mine, but the local tram/bus combo was quick, cheap and easy.  We bought 8 tickets at a machine close to the ... Read more >

Photos: A World of Salt

Fri, 26 Aug 2016 | By mitann | Photo Gallery

Photos: From Hungary to Poland

Thu, 25 Aug 2016 | By mitann | Photo Gallery

From Hungary to Poland

Thu, 25 Aug 2016 | By mitann | Views [378]

The train; the train. I'm unsure if I should be positive or negative about our train experience. Like I said, we were in different compartments; which would have made it marginally better. Positive: no wasted day for travel, kinda; and slightly cheaper ... Read more >

Photos: Poland

Fri, 27 May 2016 | By shaz | Photo Gallery

Poland 2016

Wed, 25 May 2016 | By shaz | Views [309]

I never thought I would ever go back to Poland. It was 20 years since my last visit and it has changed a lot. I avoided all the big tourist draw of the old concentration camps. I saw them once and I didn't want to experience that sadness again. I stuck ... Read more >

Poland

Sun, 8 May 2016 | By tiltingwindmills | Views [357]

Warsaw - Wednesday, 4 May It was a long 8hr bus ride from Lithuania to Warsaw Poland and we arrived quite late in the evening. Since Lauren had not yet been to Warsaw, I accompanied her on a quick reconnaissance of the Old Town, so she could get ... Read more >

Tags: auschwitz, krakow, poland, warsaw

Wieliczka's 'Sodium City': More than a Grain of Salt

Sat, 12 Mar 2016 | By paganmaven | Views [341]

Before coming to Wieliczka in Southern Poland, my idea of what it might be like in a salt mine was informed largely by Hollywood and the Cold War. Hollywood - didn't Ben-Hur (AKA Chuck Heston) start his working life in the service of the Roman Emperor ... Read more >

Tags: medieval salt mine

Photos: Scopophile

Sat, 16 Jan 2016 | By paganmaven | Photo Gallery