This is in a town called Wieliczka outside Krakow. Just because I know how to spell it, does not mean I know how to pronounce it. After about a half an hour wait, we got to go into the mine.

We will go down some 135 m (400 feet+ or about 40 floors) using 800 steps. And that is only one third of the mine depth. The other two thirds are not open to tourists. There is a walk for about 2.5 miles through intricate labyrinths in the mine. I am glad we have an English speaking guide to make sure we do not get lost.

Fortunately, an elevator is there to take us up eventually.

Got some good coffee and nearly 20,000 steps!

While it is of a lot of historical value, it is today mostly filled with restaurants and coffee shops.

Took a boat ride up and down River Vistula to check out the views of Krakow

This is right next to my hotel. Well, 10 minute walk and you have to go uphill. Wikipedia would have you believe that this is the most important building culturally and historically for Poland. This is where the king lived and where the seat of power was till the capital was moved north to Warsaw.

My hotel in Krakow is right on the river. It is a nice warm and sunny day. Everybody of all ages seem to be outside. Many of them are just lying by the river soaking the sun in. I had just one question – It is Thursday and 2PM. What happened to classes and offices?