So we went on a organised tour of Krakow, Poland today. It started with going to the concentration camp Auschwitz where it was estimated 1.5 million Jews were killed during the war. It was a really weird feeling going there, we are glad we went, but it definitely wasnt enjoyable. Compared to some of the history we have seen so far on the trip, it was really recent and it really left you wondering how people could do these things to other humans.
After that we went to see a salt mine. Sounds a bit mundane, but it was actually really exciting! We went down 135 metres into the ground to see this mine which was built about 700 years ago. We were able to see where the salt was mined and there were tonnes of salt statues along the way, and a church which is what the photo is of. We even went into a room where they belted out some Chopin to relax us. It was a great experience!
Tomorrow we have a free day in Krakow before we take an overnight train to Berlin. So we think we might do a touch of shopping and check out Schindlers factory.
Oh and it rained AGAIN today. And its meant to be summer!
3 comments:
Hello Chris and Troy! Hope you've had time to recover from the long hours of travel. Thanks for the entries on Prague, Krakow and Auschwitz. Well-chosen words about Auschwitz. Look forward to hearing you speak about the visit when you get back. Uncle Tony staying with us for a few days and looking at the blog, too. Dad
Sweet photos ay, i like.
9 days to go!
An amazing experience to go and have even if it didn't feel comfortable. Good on you both for going and exploring there.
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