Polish Prince

Today was a very important day. Very fulfilling and I'm sure it was a very special Mother's day for mom. We would be travelling to her grandparent's villages. We had already visited the Archives in Krakow and submitted a search for the Foyt's (fojt) orgin. When we return to Krakow June 4th I will check on the progress of the investigation. After breakfast I went to pick up the car that was not far from the square where it was parked overnight. In the garage I found I could not get the car into reverse gear. I actually put it in neutral and twisted the wheel to get it back enough so that I could turn it safely out of the lot and drive it up the ramp where mom and dad were waiting. OK, so ... read more

Polish Military Musuem. Most of these guys must have had incredible strength and endurance. We then made it to the Castle/Palace. Many protests throughout the city against adopting the Euro slowed mom and dad by taxi; I ran everywhere a mile or so to go get the train tickets an a couple miles back to meet them at the Palace. It was a long tiring day in the heat and humidity, but I still found the will to go for a run. Some amazing photos - take a look Off to Torun- a beautiful city. Warsaw has its history but is crazy, sort of like a New York or L.A. A couple days is enough. Matt... read more

We had a wonderful little breakfast on the square this morning and then proceeded to Wawel castle. I intended to visit the tombs and the tower but those tickets were not on sale until 12:30PM perhaps I can visit the attraction on my way back in a couple of weeks. Dad and Uncle Frank toured the armory at Wawel castle (ancient swords, armor, etc) and Karen, mom and myself took a trip down the cave to the lair of the dragon. This is the legendary Dragon of Krakow defeated by a shoemaker. We then took a boat ride down to the river on the Wisla. It was very warm today at least 80 degrees. We attended the Chopin piano concert in the Bonerowski Palace. About 70 in attendance for an intimate performance by a very talented ... read more

This afternoon, we had a very well informed walking tour with a knowledgeable guide named Doroto (Dorothy). We started at the Florian Gate- named for ST. Florian the patron Saint Krakow. This is one of the last remnants of the wall that is still remaining. We went through the Old Town and ended at Wawel Castle where all the original Kings were buried. I'll have to go back for a separate tour and explore the Crypt and the upper rooms of the tower. It was a beautiful day and the sun was shining. After the tour I ran back to the flat to pay the owner the rental fee. Mom and Dad took a wrong turn and ended up lost, but called the apartment owner who ordered them a cab ride back. Mom did quite well ... read more

WE made it to the airport. Mom has a wheelchair so we are about to go through the express security line. We just finished some Japanese soup at the food court. They have free wifi here. Long flight ahead of us. John dropped us off at the airport and I said goodbye to Sonia and the babies at work. I miss them so much already. Here we go - the start of our adventure!... read more