Yesterday we spent the day in a suburb of Krakow; Wieliczka, where there is Europe's oldest salt mines. It is a famous tourist attraction and the lines to get in were huge. We waited nearly 1.5 hours and as all of you know, I am NOT the most patient person so this truly tested me. The 2 hour tour was worth the wait. The mines are amazing..we were 135 meters below the earth visiting various shafts that have huge salt carvings of various figures of history. There is a large chapel with magnificent chandeliers made of salt. The size and scope of the place is hard to comprehend; as well as its age. It has been in operation since the Middle Ages. OK.. there will be a test on all of this when I get back. But once again, the crowds were here and waiting in line, outside in the heat, with people who do not believe in deodorant...well you get the picture (unfortunately, we SMELLED it). I think though that we were blending in with the locals in this regard if you catch my drift...or my scent. Later that day (after a shower) we went to a Mall in Krakow. This place has 3 levels and makes Ross Park Mall look tiny. Despite its size and grandeur, it was NOT air conditioned...what is up with that....no matter what you do or where you go you end up sweating...and I am back to writing about B.O.
Today we rented bikes and went al along the Wisla River near the Wawel Castle. It was raining but it was still fun to get out and ride. They have special side walks for bikers so it is a great way to get around in the city.
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