From Krakow to Zakopane

Europe
July 21st 2009

Published: July 21st 2009

Once we finally got to Krakow, we had a wonderful time. It is such a lovely city. The old city and the market square are filled with fresh flowers, buskers, amber, charming old restaurants, and lots of European atmosphere. It is a great place to stroll, shop, and people watch. The Cloth Market dominates the old square and is the biggest indoor market in Europe. It was once the medieval mark... Read Full Entry

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Cafe in the woods

Oscykpi cheese stalls

This is a very smoky, salty and pungent tasting sheep's cheese made specifically in Zakopane. They even have a patent on the recipe.

Knitting winter socks for the market

The Underpass Mall

This is a local market that is set up under the highway.

Cheese stalls in the Underpass Mall

Another Highlander Restaurant with sleighs for booths

Dinner in the sleigh

Local Highlander performer

Zakopane's main street

Lots of people, but no cars, only horse carts.

Traditional Zakopane Highlander

This was the first house of this design by a very famous Polish architect. It became the model for the unique Zakopane architecture that is seen throughout the region.

Traditional Zakopane architecture

The new Zakopane architectural design

St. Clarence Church in Zakopane

Riding the lift down to our hotel after a day of hiking in the mountains.

Giewont

This mountain is supposed to look like a man lying down. The legend is that it is a prince that protects Zakopane from any danger.

More hay stacks and Giewont

21st July 2009

Jim and Jan
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Very Cool
Great pics once again. You keep giving me new places to want to hit on our travels. Love to you both. Jim and Jan...

21st July 2009

Nancy
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Set out the soup plates
We'll be right over. Continue to enjoy!! nancy

21st July 2009

Lynne
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stinky cheese
I know you two love that cheese but it is sure not my favorite! The rest is awsome. Did you stand in the proper place for high energy - chakra-at Wawel castle? Did you have to move the sign to find it??

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