Monday, May 2nd
We gathered at the church to ride in the 2 vans to RSW – security was simple for me, since I walked right through, TSA pre-approved, I know not why. Some people were wanded, others were patted down. Onto United plane and had to relinquish carry-on to go straight through to Krakow, but did get rest of boarding passes, which Pam and others did not. Ride to Newark was bumpy, but OK, because we were excited to get underway. It was a long trip between concourses and onto HUGE Lufthansa jet with 320+ passengers. Fine service, dinner at 10 PM, then switched 6 hours and it was breakfast at 2 AM old time! Watched movies and slept on and off until we landed at Munich and transferred to a smaller Lufthansa for 2-hr. trip to Krakow.
Tuesday, May 3rd
We made it to Krakow after a light lunch on plane, bus to hotel, and then out to see city. Bathroom is great, and so is room. Marketplace (old Cloth Hall?) had food and crafts galore. 5 PM chimed in St. Mary’s and then trumpet played! It was the trumpeter of Krakow.
I had read the book several years ago, but did not realize it was based on historical story! We walked back to Hotel Andels for very nice welcoming dinner and talk. In bed by 9:30 PM and slept well!