After some housekeeping chores we were on our way to the spa town of Nałeczów. The town was made famous during the 19th century when esteemed writers, artists and Prime Ministers came here for the quality of the air and water, laying the foundations for the resort to become very popular. The very pleasant environment, the parks and the whole wellness industry still makes it a popular resort today.
After a very pleasant morning in the park we decided to drive on to Kazimierz Dolny for lunch and the afternoon. Kazimierz Dolny is a village on the banks of the mighty Vistula River. The river has been critical to the town throughout time, with it being the most important trading route from the south through to the Baltic Sea.
It has been destroyed and rebuilt several times over the centuries. For the past two hundred years artists have been drawn to the town because of the light and the ancient buildings. In more recent times it has been very popular with film and tv producers.
Kazimierz Dolny is linked very closely to 14th century King, Kazimierz the Great (1333-1370) of whom it is said, "he found a wooden Poland and left a Poland of stone". He sponsored the great trading towns along the Vistula and encouraged Jewish traders to settle in the towns. Kazimierz Dolny grew wealthy based on this Royal support.
Wherever we go in Poland there always seems to be a display with an emphasis on tolerance, understanding and being accepting of all cultures. Again today a photographic display was again sending this same message.
To end the day we drive on to Puławy with the intention of purchasing a new data card. You have got to love Poland: 4 gb of data for $AUD6.00!
