Monthly Archives: August 2010

Kradow 9-6-2010

September 5, 2010 In the afternoon after our long walk through Krakow we went to the Wieliczka Salt Mine. Stan and I were there last year and enjoyed it immensely. We debated if we should stay back so Stan could … Continue reading

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Krakow Poland 9-5-2010

Krakow Poland Sunday September 5, 2010The group crawled into the bus early in the morning with coats on and umbrellas in hand for a walking tour of Krakow, Poland. We walked up a pretty steep incline on the Royal Wawel … Continue reading

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ZAKOPANE –KRAKOW 9-4-2010

September 4, 2010 Saturday On bus trip from Zakopane to Krakow. Last evening in Zakopane Poland was a big hit. We walked up wide gravel steps to a mountain goralli restaurant. We knocked at the door and were met with … Continue reading

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ZAKOPANE Poland 9-3-2010

Zakopane PolandZakopane is the most interesting place. Houses are distinct here with high pitched roofs to ward off the snow in the winter. This is a ski town with all the charm and vitality of the young people it attracts … Continue reading

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BUDAPEST – SZENTENDRE – ZAKOPANE Poland 9-2-2010

9-2-2010Our bus voted to skip the tour of the village of Szentendre, Hungary and just go directly to Zakopane Poland. It was still a 6 hour bus trip and we didn’t want to add another few hours to a tiring … Continue reading

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Budapest 9-1-2010

September 1, 2010Budapest HungaryThis place is awesome especially now that the rain and wind has stopped we have a semi sunshiny day. Breakfast at the Mercure Hotel located in the heart of downtown was a epicurian delight. Lots of right … Continue reading

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VIENNA – BRATISLAVA – BUDAPEST 8-31-2010

8-31-2010 Brateislava Slovakia It was driving rain and wind driving to the quaint town of Bratislava Slovakia. I braved it with a few of my bus-mates to view this charming village. On a better day it would have been fun … Continue reading

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Vienna – 8-30-2010

8-30-2010 ViennaWe took a ride on the metro (subway) for 1.80 euros (about $3.60) one way. We exchanged some money for way more commission and extra charges. Don’t go to Western Union. The hotel was better. The downtown open courtyard … Continue reading

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CESKE BUDEJOVICE – VIENNA 8-29-2010

Sunday 8-29-2010Bus trip from Cesky Budejovice To Vienna Austria a mere 120 miles (200 Kilometers) which would generally take about 2 hours will take about 4 hours winding through forests on narrow two lane roads. People are happy on the … Continue reading

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PRAGUE – CESKY KRUMLOV – CESKE BUDEJOVICE 8-28-2010

Saturday, August 28, 2010 Photos of Prague The cathedral is called Saint Vitus ChurchFolk dancing at dinner in Prague Stan Kropewnicki and John Gora enjoyed the broom dance which is a variation of musical chairs where the odd man out … Continue reading

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