I've been working on the railroad (whoops!), - I mean, down the salt mine. Well, not actually since 1996 has the salt mine outside Krakow seen any serious mining. Nowadays, the heavy work is done by the multitude of guides who lead around seven thousand tourists per day through this mine. (That's no mis-print. Seven … Continue reading Wieliczka Salt Mine – Krakow
An Aussie Abroad – Travel Stories
Back in 2013 this blog started its life as 55 Days with Gwen – the story of two months travelling the Balkans with our good friends Jay and Waddy.
Since then, it has grown to include much more.
Click on the drop-down boxes for stories of our travel adventures in a specific country or use the search box at right.
Stuck in a Sardine Can – a mini bus ride to Krakow
Professor Bob is a dynamo. He has been rushing around arranging things to make our stay in Lublin comfortable and enjoyable, even though we weren't energetic enough to take full advantage of his plans. Now we have decided on taking the bus from Lublin to Krakow, even though he believes we would be more comfortable … Continue reading Stuck in a Sardine Can – a mini bus ride to Krakow
The Infant Jesus of Prague
Even though we have long since moved on from Prague, I still have some stories and photos that are worth recording; and perhaps those planning a trip may find something of interest. For instance, our short visit to see the Infant Jesus of Prague. Regular readers of this blog will realise that we are not … Continue reading The Infant Jesus of Prague
The Reluctant Retiree 