IT'S SATURDAY IN KRAKOW

The thundering streams of traffic are decidedly reduced on the weekend, only to be replaced by the clattering and nattering of thousands of tourists. Saw some massive tour groups today which made me think it was Prague. But I suppose its like this in hundreds of other favourite destinations nowadays. Maybe its all those pensioners with time on their hands swelling the numbers!

So today I spent some time up town again and explored the old Jewish area near here a bit further. The leafy streets and the small green squares, with shady cafes, make it a pleasant place to be in. Krakow is a great place to hang around in, as I have discovered, and a Brazilian guy who's been here for a couple of weeks now - quite unintentionally of course. I only intended a couple of days but its now going to be four. The weather has been as perfect as it can possibly be which makes me wonder if I will end up extending it a little more?

Today's pictures

Wawel castle in the morning 

within Wawel castle where most of Poland's past rulers are buried

its the weather that makes it look so good 

amber is still king in this part of the world 

The Cloth Hall in the square

Another one of those bridges over the Vistula River 

The bridge in the sunset

A huge helium ball lifts tourists to the moon. (It's just left and below the balloon)

They have some interesting fountains in the square. 

A fire act in the evening on the square

Its time to turn in now. There are seven of us in the room and it looks like they are ready for sleep too. D