Irresistible stained glass angels
I’m quite partial to a spot of window gazing and there can be few better places than Kraków to indulge. Beneath the cloisters of the Cloth Hall (Sukiennice) all kinds of temptation beckon. I really couldn’t remain outside the shop with the stained glass angels, but my timing was bad. The gentleman behind the counter politely informed me that he was closing for lunch and gave me his card. So my Polish money stayed in my pocket a while longer!
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Inside the Sukiennice stalls offer up every kind of indulgence, but no windows, so I contented myself with a stroll around the rather damp Rynek. There’s a swish cafe above the Sukiennice, with a terrace open to beguiling views of the Rynek Główny, Europe’s largest Market Square. I didn’t linger long as it started to drizzle.
Lots of windows, but not many customers for the coaches
I actually spent a very interesting couple of hours in the museum beneath the Rynek, Podziemia, which kept me out of the rain very effectively, but more of that another time. One last shot caught my eye before I headed for home.
A fashion window, with a lovely view of the Rynek
I’ve been promising to return to Dawn’s Windows challenge for the longest time. This month’s windows are so ‘pretty in pink’. I do hope that you can join me there.
restlessjo 
Tempting windows indeed. Those Faberge look-alike egg baubles especially caught my eye. The shopkeeper could not have been need of your custom then – a bit like Much Wenlock on a Wednesday 🙂
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You can imagine the exoticism of the Christmas trees, Tish 🙂 Yes- much like Much!
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Lovely wander around the windows, Jo! And those Angels are something….
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Aren’t they lovely? Viv in France says they’re easy to make, and her husband used to make them. I’m jealous 🙂
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I’d have been disappointed too Jo … guess business must be good 😉 No lack of windows for gazing at and into then !
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It was a public holiday and really quiet in the square when I arrived, about 11, Poppy. When I came out of Podziemia, much later, the place was jumping! 🙂
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Hi Jo …I love your post so much , especially the fashion window with the reflections ….your writing always delightful …thank you for taking me along ( I’m glad you didn’t escape on that bike ! ) love and hugs , megxxx
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Meg, you’re very kind, darlin’. I wish I had more time for visiting. So glad you like the post 🙂
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So no angel for Jo, they are really lovely I’d have to go back for one. Krakow is going up the list! Tavira may be replaced by Porto for this year, but not quite given up yet!
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Porto is fabulous, Gilly, so you won’t be disappointed, whatever. 🙂 🙂 I did mean to go back, but the day got away with me. Would have been hard to choose. Maybe next time, when it’ll be nearer to Christmas 🙂
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How truly delightful. Like you I have been promising Dawn that I will do a windows post. I should have one up by tomorrow.
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Good lass! I’ll come and look through your windows too 🙂
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Krakow looks like a great place to visit, it seems to have a unique feel. I’ve always wanted to go as I think Poland is very underrated and probably not on most peoples travel hotlist. It’s certainly on mine. Jon.
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I might never have visited if it hadn’t been for the family finding Dad again, Jonno. It’s been a revelation, and I feel very privileged. 🙂
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The chess sets were my favourites.
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Ah, but I’m a soppy girl 🙂 (I liked them too, Andrew)
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Wow. I can’t believe you ever left…with all this, I could happily spend years just browsing!
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A week is probably better than a couple of days, A 🙂 It’s lovely, in lots of respects.
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Wonderful post. That last sit is really cool.
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Thanks a lot, Dawn 🙂
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What a pity the shop with the stained glass angels was just shutting for lunch Jo – I would have had to buy something if it been me! Such pretty shop windows and a beautiful square too 🙂
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It’s probably just as well, Rosemay- it could have taken me ages to make up my mind 🙂 (but I did love the red one, and the blue, and… see what I mean?)
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A perfect return.
I adore your first shot – what gorgeous angels.
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Gorgeous, aren’t they, Debbie? He kicked me out, very politely, and lost a sale but I don’t know which I’d have bought. 🙂 I did a Monday walk on the city walls and Barbakan which were really fascinating too. Oh, to be in Madrid 🙂
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Pretty windows and beautiful window view! Thanks for sharing this Jo. The window series is something I hope to post someday 🙂
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Too, too many challenges, Indah 🙂 I just post where I can and hope for the best 🙂 Thanks, hon.
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Krakow looks like a lovely place to visit.
Stained glass angels are very easy to make: at our first exhibition,some of the nativity scene figures sold out the first day, and Jock complained that he’d never before spent the night MAKING virgins and angels.
https://vivinfrance.files.wordpress.com/2012/05/nativity.jpg?w=300&h=107
The original design was my attempt to bring a little Christmas to our very bare furnished flat in Seychelles, I still bring them out every Christmas.
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What a lovely thought that is, Viv! Both you in the Seychelles and Jock making angels 🙂 🙂 I’ll pop over and have a look soon. I’m supposed to be doing ironing and housework (ahem!) but Rafa will be playing soon… yet another distraction. Life’s too short to let it be dull, isn’t it?
Incidentally- do you know a Finnish blog called Sartenada? I just tweeted/Facebooked some of his wife’s origami, which is absolutely beautiful.
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I’d forgotten the tennis was on. Now nothing will get done, here or there!
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I thought it was a link to a post, Viv- a demonstration by Jock 😦 You’ve set me off wanting to make some now 🙂
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We gave all our stained glass making equipment and supplies away when we moved here,or I would make you one.
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Perfect timing for this post, Jo. I will be in the city next month, for the first time. Thank you!
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Happy to be of service! 🙂 I have quite a few Krakow posts and I think that you will find it’s a gorgeous city. You should be luckier with the weather too. (I was a little early but was attending a birthday celebration, which couldn’t be moved 🙂 )
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I like how you write about your traveling days (with photos), Jo. I just came back from Italy, still trying to figure out how to tell stories. Thanks for an excellent example. Have a great day.
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I’m no photographer, Helen. I’m basically just a story teller who likes photos. Mine don’t stand up to close inspection because I don’t edit, but I do love writing the posts. 🙂 Thank you for your kindness.
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windows and so much more – really enjoyed this today – and I like the variety – but the ending the reflection is my fav – cool cpature
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I really like it too, Yvette. I was quite entranced by what I could see in that window 🙂 Thanks, hon.
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Love your KRAKÓW angels, Jo, especially the stained glass angels. I’m glad you had a nice walk about even if it was a little damp. xxx
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It’s cold and grey here today, Cathy and I’m still in my PJs! (shock, horror! I’ll have to get dressed soon because a man is coming to look at our fences, which are all a-tumble 😦 ) Will visit with you later 🙂
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Haha Jo, you wouldn’t believe how much of my life I spend in my pajamas! It doesn’t surprise me at all. Have fun with your fence man! xxx
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Those angles are awesome. Wonderful windows
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I was on a mission, Ineke 🙂 It’s so long since I posted windows. Thank you!
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You did well!
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You come across the most beautiful windows, Jo. I love the stained glass!
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Isn’t it gorgeous, Jill? He almost had to kick me out the door! I meant to go back after but I forgot, so he lost a sale. But which one??? 🙂
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