Krakow- day 1

So, I was dreading the 7 hour busride to Krakow. But it wasn't that bad at all. The bus was very well-equipped, with tv's and comfortable seats, and water and coke (cheap too!) to purchase on board. The only bus I've taken in America is the Greyhound, for this long of a trip too, but there the seats are not nice, there are no tvs, and there are frequent stops. The worst part of this trip was probably having to get up early.

We stopped off in Slovakia midway.

Somewhere in Slovakia.

Our bus!Pierogies for lunch! They are tasty!

We wandered around Krakow, and some of us went to Wieliczka Salt Mine. It was very impressive. There were salt sculptures, running water (even saltier than the Dead Sea!) and an majestic chapel room where weddings occur!

Down the stairs.

Most of my pictures didn't turn out so good since it was so dark. But it was a cool experience. There was a statue of Copernicus near the beginning- he even visited the mine.

One of the many tunnels. With the hour tour, we visit only about 1% of the mine since it is so big.

A salt-chandelier that hangs in the wedding room. There is a replication of 'The Last Supper' on the wall in this room. There is also a large new statue of Pope John Paul II. He visited as well- he is Polish and spent much time in Krakow.

Then we trekked back home. This was about 30 min or so outside of Krakow.

Our hostel was nice. Sleep was a much needed respite. The next day- Saturday, our plan was Aushwitz.