Krakow

Krakow--a lovely and quiet little town. I found it charming, and after a day of walking around death camps, charming was just what the doctor ordered. Jirka had never been to Poland in all his years, so he was glad to escort me when he found out I really wanted to go there before I headed home to America.

Now, we didn't read up on anything here in Krakow, so we don't know why, but the dragon is a big deal around here. This statue actually breathes fire on occasion, and every knick-knack stand around sells various dragon items.

Krakow Castle--from another view.

Bend in the river. I imagine it as a nice place for outdoor concerts if they could set it up technically.





Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum at Krakow Castle. In case you haven't noticed, ALL of the pictures so far are taken around the area of the castle. =)

Now, this is NOT the castle. This is the main square.

I couldn't resist the Jewish Ghetto. These two are of the cemetery--very different from the one in Prague!



Many people donated money to commemorate Holocaust Victims with plaques that hang in the entry to the Old Jewish Cemetery in Krakow. Some sad stories there.

Jirka enjoyed our trip to Poland and is thinking of making it again with his mother, so he can show her what we saw here. Interesting.

KM