Krakow

On the way to Poland we stopped in on Banksa Bystrica in Slovakia for a break. We happened to pass the local market and there was so much to eat and drink. The people were so friendly and warm, it was a country town at its best.

From there I gave the tour bus a Polish lesson and we were in Krakow just in time for dinner and a quick walk around the main square (Rynek). That night was the ticking over for my birthday so everyone gave me the good old countdown and shouted cheers. What a bender. The next morning (my official birthday "day") we had a quick tour of the city where I clocked up some more Polish amber jewellery and then it was time to go to Auschwitz. The group was originally meant to go to the salt mines but things were changed around as the mines were doing maintenance. What a way to spend a birthday! It was quite depressing but for me, it was one of those things on the "have to see" list. The day finished with more beers and a quiet dinner in the Rynek and more drinks at a local club.

The eagle show in Slovakia

Markets in Slovakia
Dodgy Mexicans with an even dodgier Polish Mexican!

Birthday drinks in the Irish Pub

More drinks!

St Mary's churchHorses in Krakow

Wawel

He's still working on that camera...

Rynek markets