Krakow - Zakopane (Bus) 12 August Oscypki - golden, round and of a home made appearance; stacked in piles atop traditional, wooden farmer’s carts to entice the passer by to buy this region’s specialty. They are mysterious to an outsider, looking like a light, puffed, sweet pastry - possibly filled with some kind of custard. We are both hungry and our intrigue had almost turned to obsession. part of our travelling is to experience the local delicacies. Having not yet had lunch, it seemed a good idea to order the largest size Oscypki on offer. Holding the Oscypki, it was heavier than custard filled pastry we imagined. Pehaps more like a Polish highland mince or vegetable filled treat. Satisfied that this better justified the relatively expensive 7 zloty price, and that it would serve as better
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