Prague and KRAKOW!

I left my heart in Krakow. I would live there. The city is beautiful and has an unbelievable amount to offer. Culture, cuisine, music, nightlife, i just loved it. This is the first European city I just really did not want to leave. It came at a perfect time when I was dealing with a blast of homesickness. I have been in Krakow by myself and its been lovely. The hostel in small just around 40 beds, so everyone is uber friendly and we have done everything together. The first night we went out to a few pubs, then i called it an early night. The next morning, my new friends, Kasha, Ursela, and Juliana walked around, took a horse carruage and generally enjoyed life. Then Ursela who is Polish took us to an amazing traditional polish lunch. I had Perogis they were wonderful. However I bypassed the lard that they spread in ample amounts on thier bread...ew. Afer lunch Kasha and I hopped on the bus to Aushwitz/Birkenau. I am glad I went to Dachau in Munich because it really allowed me to not get too overwhelmed by being there. Dachau is much smaller then Auschwitz. Birkenau which was a predominetly an extermination camp was massive and totally sick. There were a few groups of Jewish teenagers there singing, carrying flags and praying. It was wonderful to witness.

Yesterday I had a fabulous day again, Juliana and I went to a local market and bought some traditional polsih goods, like a beautiful hand made box and decorated eggs, this of course was then followed by more polish food, this time Potato Pancakes, delish. We parosed to the castle and frolicked in the dragons den. We dined together at an Italian place and then went to a Vivaldi Orchestra concert, held in St. Peters church. It was beautiful and so nice to spend time with an educated, wordly, co part. Juliana is a native of Brasil, but works as a translator in Dublin. I loved her. We hen met up with all the guys from hostel and went out to a few pubs and danced the night away. I am sad to leave :(

Prague was wonderful we only had a short time there. We have been so lucky with the weather.We found a great american resturant and refueled. Then powered through the city, hiking the castle visiting the markets, drinking starbucks...:)