Nine days in Poland with Dad
It almost didn’t happen because when I started to check us in online, I realised that Dad’s passport runs out on 30th April, 2013- the precise date we travel to Poland. Thank goodness for the days of online check-in. Otherwise, we might have been at the airport! A swift dash to the Passport Office in Durham has rectified all, and we are good to go.
Here was Krakow
Veit Stoss Altar, Mariacki Church
Gilded wood panels of the Altar in close up
Courtyard of the Jagellonian University
Professor’s room in Collegium Maius
And in complete contrast, a postcard that is very special to me, and seems appropriate for this time of year. It was given to me by my Aunt Anna, who is no longer with us.
Good health from the mountains
I won’t be about next week as I’m a very low tech traveller. In any case I will be working hard at my abysmal Polish. Wish me luck!
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restlessjo 
That alter is totally stunning WOW! I’ve just stared at those pics for a good five minutes.
Those pups in the sheep postcard look like Pyrenean pups, I’ve a bit of a soft spot for them, as I think Jasper is a Pyrenean cross.
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D’you know, I never even noticed the pups, Vicky! I had to go back and have a look. I just took them for lambs. It must be stress! 🙂
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Wow! That altar is phenomenal! I hope you have a fantastic time in Poland with your dad. So glad you were able to quickly remedy the passport situation. Enjoy! I look forward to hearing all about your trip.
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Thanks Xiomara. It will be lots of family catch ups but I hope to get out and about with the camera too. 🙂
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What amazing photographs. Thanks for the tour. I am sharing on FB and with friends who will appreciate your beautiful post today. Best, Ruth in Pittsburgh
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Thank you, Ruth. That’s kind. Krakow is a very beautiful city and I hope to see a little more this trip. Mostly time will be spent with family and near Dad’s old home in central Poland. 🙂
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Nothing like starting your travels with a bit of a passport scare…glad everything got worked out! Enjoy your trip…especially since you’re travelling with your dad.
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Thanks, Amanda! I’m leaving him over there for a while after I come back. He’s treated like royalty over there and waited on hand and foot. Very nice when you’re 85. 🙂
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That altar is stunning! I hope you have a wonderful time, and some decent weather to enjoy your travels in.
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Oh, that’d be good, Lorna. Thank you. 🙂
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thank goodness you realized now…
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Exactly! It was stomache churning at the time. 🙂
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glad you averted that disaster jo! happy travels, take lots of photos to share 😀
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Will do, Christine. Thank you 🙂
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The inside of that church was stunning!
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It absolutely is, Colline. I could hardly believe my eyes the first time I saw it! 🙂
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Something interesting usually happens before a trip, but it sounds like everything worked out fine – have a great time!
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Thanks, Meg! It’ll be all family stuff but I hope to have a bit of a wander in Krakow. 🙂
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Enjoy your trip! We are looking forward to passports that last 10 years.
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Thanks, Judy. How long do they last currently? 🙂
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Have a great time!
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Will do my very best not to imbibe too much vodka and food! 🙂
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Then what’s the point in going? 🙂
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I thought passports were more expensive than that in the UK? Obv not. Bloody rip-off abroad ie Spain, although Gib isn’t too bad. Handy you live near Durham though. I remember travelling to London for one of mine 😦 Buen viaje.
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£72 for a standard passport. Dad’s was free cos he’s an old codger, but it cost him the emergency rate of £55. Could have been worse! 🙂
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I was just about to ask how he managed to get a passport so cheap, but then found this answer.
Confusion over 🙂
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A close shave – glad you spotted it before arriving at the airport! I once got on a train from Bratislava to Austria without a passport but the security police saw the funny side and let me carry on!
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Didn’t think the Austrians were known for their sense of humour? Oops, now I’ll have offended somebody! 🙂
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Offending people – I don’t know what you mean!
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🙂
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Phew!! Enjoy.
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Thanks, David. Then home and off to the Algarve for 10 days. My year is just beginning! 🙂
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The Altar in the church is fantastic! Have a good trip, and thank goodness for online check-in (done in advance, and not the night before as I might have been tempted to do 😉 .
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It is quite amazing when it opens out. Well worth queuing up to see.
Thanks, Elaine. 🙂
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Great pictures. I have sent a link to my Polish friend.
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Part of the postcard collection, Viv. Thank you! 🙂
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Oh, I am glad you could have sorted that out hon. Wish I could have gone with you. Looks like it could be great fun! Love the postcards. 🙂 *big hugs*
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It will be an enormous relief to get there, Sonel. After I get over my language nerves! I smile and hug a lot- silently. 🙂
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Well, just enjoy hon and don’t worry about the language. You will be okay. 🙂 *hugs*
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Hello Jo,wishing you a fab holiday,what a blessing that you found out in time about the passport,what a disaster that would have been!Looking forward to hear all about your adventures when you return,lv Jess x
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Thanks, Jess. I’m in my keyed up and worried stage! My Polish is rubbish and there’s loads of cooking and things to do to fill the freezer before I go. (Michael doesn’t cook!) Getting there. 🙂
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Glad you sorted the passport drama out. Can I ask how long it took at the passport office? I dread a similar thing happening to me one day…
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If you’ve got £55 it’s done within 4 hours, if you have a week, £25, Rich. Dad was lucky because he didn’t have to pay for the passport, just the Premium. The joys of getting on! 🙂
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No doubt I’ll need to go myself one day! Enjoy Polska!
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