Our Christmas

We took advantage of the fact there was no where we could go, and slept in. After a lazy morning, we left the hostel, prepared to wander around the city, which we assumed we would have to ourselves. As soon as we entered the streets, we realised we were missing the party! There were people (mostly families) everywhere, and all headed to the town square.

Krakow has what's considered the largest town square in Europe, and is the host to a huge Christmas market. We assumed that like last night, the market would be closed, and again we were wrong. It seemed to be the thing to do! Everyone was drinking mulled wine, bartering for goods, riding in horse-drawn carriages and listening to the accordian quartet play "Flight of the Bumblebee " every four songs. By now, we've probably heard "Flight of the Bumblebee" forty times. It was quite a nice treat for us, as we didn't have the Christmas to ourselves like expected. Later on in the day we overheard some carolers.

We headed to the old Jewish city, which we assumed would be open today, and wanded amoungst the 500 year old cemetary, and through the streets "Schindler's List" was filmed on. This city is stunning. Sometimes it's impossible to tell what year it is, and I mean this in a good way.

We have had a very memorable Christmas, and hope all of you do, too. Now we're going to drink some vodka. . . after all, we are in Poland.