Checked out of our Warsaw pokey hotel and got on our way to Krakow. We had a Maccas breakfast where there was so much choice. Of particular note on the road was the fog all along the highway which gave the environment a haze that hid the greenery and lovely colours of the landscape but also gave it an eerie and picturesque look. It was a long drive and very slow as we entered Kraków. Scott did a fantastic job of driving in unfamiliar conditions. We had a Maccas stop for breakfast and coffee then the long trip started.
We finally found our accommodation, Atelier Aparthotel and it was in a great part of Kraków and our individual double rooms were super cheap so we stayed for two nights. The rooms are really spacious, centrally heated with nice bathrooms! We made the decision to take Zakopane off the itinerary because it would mean more car travel than sight seeing. We walked down to the main square and although it was only around 5pm, it felt like 10pm because of the darkness and lighting in Kaziermizc square. There was lots of activity and memories for Teresa and Michele from previous visits last century. A magical part of the evening was the decision to take a horse and carriage ride through the old town and past Wawel castle.
It was also Halloween and All Souls’ Day so we noticed a lot of activity around cemeteries and the placement of very colourful flowers on all graves. We walked to the Podgorski Ghetto and felt quite solemn until we discovered a lovely coffee shop.
We were going to Alchemia, a very popular restaurant, in the Nowa Plac for lunch but they were so cool and inattentive that we walked out. Seems this is the Bohemian part of town and service is at a minimum. We did find a couple of lovely Polish restaurants each night for dinner where the service was exceptional and our tips reflected our appreciation. Wawel castle was a highlight. We admired the ground, the chocolate and the views. There was some shopping in the Kraków Galeria and then home to rest our weary feet!
Kaziermizc square is just as magical in the daylight. We enjoyed our time in Kraków together and wish we could spend more time in Poland…… But onward we must go…….