Entry to Poland via bus ride past the Tatra Mountains was a beautiful introduction to a brilliant country. Soon after arrival I partook of their culinary excellence in sausages and also a kind of odd cordon bleu that they barbecue, whilst overlooking the Tatras from the northern side at Zakopane. The addition of the fine drop of ale known as Zywiec made for a pleasant afternoon with a nice vista.

Krakow deserved more of my time. I had a reasonable stay in the city but could have spent longer ... (more)