We spent Shabbat still in Krakow and, ever the gluttons for punishment, spent it in the salt mines. Yes, we literally went to the salt mines outside of Krakow. The mines no longer function, but rather are a museum and include space for chapel, cathedral, and are replete with sculptures, all made out of rock salt. It was a very unique place - ranks right up there with Carlsbad Caverns. We descended over 130 meters in three stages of steps. The first stage included over 300 steps and went round and round like a spiral staircase. We were all dizzy by the time we reached the bottom. Fortunately an elevator took us back up after two hours of walking through three levels of the mine. I would show photographs, but I took my small Canon camera with 4 new AA batteries in it and once again it died after the first two photographs. Clearly something is wrong with the camera.
Had a short Shabbat rest and then the group reconvened for a study session with Haim that lasted from 5:30 to 8:30PM. We had not eaten since breakfast and had to be up at 5:30 AM to catch a train to Warsaw. A quick bite in the hotel restaurant, repacked the bags, and slept fast - very fast.
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