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!
Don’t forget to visit Cate at Show My Face at check out this week’s Six word Saturdays. Just click on the link or the header.
restlessjo 
Good luck! Język polski jest za bardzo trudne!!
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Tak! Wiem. 🙂
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Wishing you and your dad a wonderful travel and holiday. The images are truly beautiful. I could imagine the magic and fun that awaits you and your family. Thanks. Have a safe trip.
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Dad is watching snooker with my cousin Adam so I’m having a little catch up. My Polish head hurts! I wish it was my mother tongue. 🙂
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BEAUTIFUL ALTAR!
BE ENCOURAGED! BE BLESSED!
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🙂
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Lucky you spotted it on time. Wishing you – again – a wonderful time in Poland 🙂
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I’m here! Dad is watching snooker with my cousin Adam and I’m full to bursting so I’m “catching up”. 🙂
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Good luck with your Polish, Jo! Okay, when you’re on the Rynek in Krakow, turn to the south and look for ul. Bracka. Down the street a bit is a place called Prowincja that has the BEST hot chocolate. I hope it’s still there! 🙂
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Oooh, I’ll check! Thanks for the “hot” tip, Angela. (and for visiting) 🙂
It’s shown on my Krakow street map so I’ve underlined it to remind me.
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What a gorgeous looking place, thank goodness for online check in!
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I don’t know how many times I’ve said that! (thank goodness for online check in) :). Yes, it’s very pretty.
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Thank goodness you spotted it in time! Hope you and Dad have a wonderful trip. 🙂
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Thanks, Suze. it’s purely to catch up with family but I hope to get out for a few photos. Dad’s staying on for a week or so after I come home and me and Mick are whizzing off to Tavira, so looking forward to that too. 🙂
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You may be away but want you to know you are part of my AWARD TODAY see you soon
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Haven’t quite gone yet, Eunice! Tuesday is D day so I’m playing catch up. Thank you! Will return the visit if I can. 🙂
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🙂
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Enjoy trip … and talk about luck .. with dads passport. Krakow is a stunning place, been there for 2 days … there I can could see what a wealthy nation Poland has been … but they have always been rubbed time after time .. even our Swedish Kings has been in there, still Poland has raised and just get on with it. Looking forward to all the post filled with fantastic photo galleries.
Have a fantastic time, will be here waiting.
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Thanks, Viveka. Dad will be watching snooker whenever he can so I hope to sneak off with my camera at some point. It’s such a huge family, it takes ages to get to see everyone. 🙂
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You will have a fantastic time .. and your camera will need a break when .. it’s back home.
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Good luck with your Polish Jo and have a lovely, safe and happy journey with your Dad 🙂
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Thanks, Sam. The textbook is right by my side, but I think the only solution is to have a bit of Polish brain grafted on! 🙂
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Gorgeous photos Jo! We haven’t been to Poland yet, so you’ve given me the incentive I needed. And great save on your Dad’s passport – It’s amazing you pulled it off so quickly! ~Terri
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Can’t beat a bit of panic, Terri :)! They’re just postcards as I don’t get very much time to go off with my camera in Poland. Usually surrounded by family. There’s lots more I’d love to see but…story of my life, really! Would recommend Krakow, Wroclaw and Warsaw to anyone. (not biased, honest!)
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Good luck Jo, and have fun!!!
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Thanks, Paula. Shouldn’t be too difficult! 🙂
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I wish you luck… 🙂 🙂 😉
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Many thanks! 🙂
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Wishing you happy and safe travel!
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Bless you, Tonya. Many thanks! 🙂
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I love those little lambs! Have a wonderful trip!
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Cute as, aren’t they? Lots in the fields here, too, at the minute. Thanks, Mlissabeth. 🙂
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Lovely photos, Jo. Good luck with the polish. See you soon, Lo Tech. 😉
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Thanks, Gem. Thinking of changing to a more high tech image (lower wouldn’t be possible!) but not any time soon. Sl-ow-ly! 🙂
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😉
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Glad everything worked out! Amazing photographs!
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Thanks, Susie. It is a very photogenic place. 🙂
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I am in awe of the Altar! Glad to hear that the passport issue was sorted out. Have an enjoyable time!
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It is fantastic, Amy! The architecture in Krakow is really beautiful. I’ll try and bring back some nice shots. 🙂
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Have a wonderful time, Jo. I’m so glad the passport issue was sorted out! 😉
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Thanks, Dianne. I really shouldn’t be on here, but honing my non-existent Polish instead. Ah well- next week…:)
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Wow! Those were some amazing details in those pictures!
I hope you will enjoy your time with your dad!
Happy Saturday!
Linda @ Truthful Tidbits
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Thanks, Linda. There’s an enormous family waiting over there, so it should be fun!
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