Serendipity. There we were, looking at retirement, headed back to our home town, to our little house by the ocean, back to our old life. But what we have found is a life in a foreign country, in a wonderful apartment next to the castle, overlooking the river. Accidentally found something fortunate, while looking for something else entirely. And we would like to have ya'll join us, as we see all we can in the coming months. Keep in mind that it's just me telling you what we've done over here. I'm not a very eloquent writer, so what I say will be cliche and predictable, but hey! I'm a tourist.
The photos are of the Rynek Glowny the night we arrived. It was a 24 hour trip, layover in Munich, made it so long. But the weather was so pleasant, we walked up to the square (Rynek Glowny) and ate at one of the outdoor areas. Music can be heard from the musicians that inhabit the square, accordion, or xylophone, or an annoying wandering group that holds out the hat. Keith is very good at politely saying no. It was a wonderful way to start our time here. A lot has fallen into place and we look forward to becoming Cracovians.
The other two photos are taken from the apartment's front window. We are at the southern end of Old Town, next door to the Wawel Castle. (Pronounced Vavel. We need language lessons.) Old Town is ringed by a 2.5 mile park-like area, sidewalks, benches, trees, and flower beds. The Planty. This is Keith's route to work, it's a little over 1 mile to the northern end of Old Town. His office is in the year old mall. A very modern contrast to the square.
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Hi Keither and Pete(or is it Peet?)
I really like the site and am green with envy over your apartment and living over there in Krakow. If you could convince mew ands some other pickers to come over to visit, we could start a minstrel band and quit your day job!! Take lots of pictures so you can post them. You know, I've never been to Graceland OR Krakow!
Do you have a hot water heater over your tub? How do you like that? What're the petrol prices like?
Sure wish I was there.
Looking forward to the Cordova Opry start up here.
A guy named Tony Elder is in town for a couple of weeks. He plays the guitar and sings. Flatpicks some. Has a D18 Authentic. Madse just like the ones from 1937. Same glues, wood, everything. Great sounding guitar. I'm hunting a d 28 Clarence White Martin. Built like his 1935 d 28 Herringbone was built or altered condition.
Hope everytrhing is ginning right along for ya'll.
Take care. Iv'e got a site where you can get a word of the day in whatever language you choose, I'll send it after I look it up.
Enjoy both of the blogs, but I think I like the first one best. The one where Pete is writing.
Peter & Loyce
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