Kraków

Kraków today. The weather didn't look promising early this morning - in fact we were woken overnight by the heaviest rainfall we have ever heard. It cleared as the morning rolled on. 

Eager to check out the local art. 

By the time we arrived in Kraków the day was looking in good shape. Technology is a great asset but at times you have to wonder why we become so dependent on it. I'm talking here of our TomTom - it caused us all sorts of problems locating our hotel - it tried to take us into areas that were for pedestrians only. So when in doubt go for another tehxnology - GoogleMaps - which then sorted out the problem. 

Arrived at our hotel and were given a room overlooking the famous square in the centre of Kraków. Wonderful views across the square and with windows wide open all the sounds of this ancient city wound their way into our room. 

The magnificent Cloth Hall and City Tower. 

Yours truly!

The elegant St Mary's Church where the trumpeter re-enacts the warning of the Tartars attack - happens on the hour every day. 

Carriage rides aplenty. 

Again, we couldn't help noticing the gigantic changes here from our last visit in '79. This city is really pulsating. The number of people, mostly tourists, is the biggest change. But not too crowded - just vibrant. And, the amount of English being spoken seems to outnumber the Polish. 

We wandered around the market square with so much to see for most of the afternoon and then tonight we went out to a traditional Polish restaurant, then took in the night perspective of the square delighting in the interesting night activities going on around the square. 

Eateries galor. 

Cloth Hall vendors. 

Amber being a popular local gemstone

Our night view.