Krakow, the city of relaxation!! (well, so we think!)

I had never heard of Krakow before a few days ago. I never thought that I would visit Poland until a month or so ago, but I am so so SO glad that we are not just in Poland but in Krakow. This city is GORGEOUS! It is a very chilled out, relaxed, calm, friendly little city (prob same size as Hobart?) and we just feel so at home here, it’s wonderful. Krakow, though it is becoming more known, hasn’t got so many tourists. You can walk the streets and feel safe and free and that you have your space. It’s just lovely!

We spent all day on the train again giving us a chance to relax and try to catch up on some well needed sleep, but with the seats not being so great, nor the carriage being so clean, we had trouble drifting off to nap.

After arriving, checking in (and finding that I didn’t have a bed for the night and would have to sleep on a mattress on the floor!) we head out to discover the beauty of the town centre, and it is not only beautiful, but it is also wonderful!

Cobbled streets, old churches and buildings surrounding the town square, little sparrows darting about in the sun set, old horse carriages the only mode of transport allowed in the square centre, and people relaxed and happy lazing about the many cafes that line the streets. It is so relaxed, I am so happy we came here!!

We walked about for a time before coming back and realizing that not only do WE smell from the lack of shower facilities all day, but our clothes also do and are need in of a wash. Thank goodness the hostel offers free laundry services!! (normally cost 10 Euros a load… that’s $20 Aus) so we whacked a large load on… and waited 4 hours for it to get done… and even then it was wet when we pulled it out! I just couldn’t be bothered waiting any longer, it was now 1am! Not caring any longer we stumbled into our dorm room and settled down for a nights sleep in one creaky bunk and musty mattress on the floor.

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Chris and Emily on June 27, 2009 from Krakow, Poland

from the travel blog: Europe 2009

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