I'm back...briefly

Ok I'm finally able to update you on my travels. I should first tell you that I'm writing this on a friends computer in a forest near the German border (Zapusta, near 30km from
Gorlitz). I'm using a super slow internet connection with the help of an antenna placed on the top of our picnic table roof (pictures to follow, because I can't connect my camera right now). We have wooden cabins complete with power and flush toilets, but it's still a little rustic.

Anyway, I can update you on the last couple of days. I actually stayed in Kraków for an extra night and on Thursday I spent the day driving through the countryside in search of former synagogues for an art project. Alicia, the art major, had rented a car for this purpose and procured a guide (Zigi) at the bar the night before, we were also joined by Jason (who slept almost the whole time). It was a really nice day and gave us a perfect oportunity to see some out of the way towns and villages in the farmland north of Kraków. Some highlights included the lady in the ditch cutting grass with a scyth, the children riding in the wagon of hay and the many interesting forms of architechture. We also drove though Nowa Huta, with it's many smokestacks and bluff faced architechture. After a day of driving Zigi suggested that we go to a quary just outside of town for a quick dip. The hike down into the quarry was trecherous (especially since I had to do it barefoot) but was totally worth it when we jumped into the freezing and strangely saphire coloured water, I wish I remembered what this place was called because it was really amazing.

On Friday, I travelled by train to Wrocław to Babcia's house. It was an uneventful trip, but I alway love riding the train through the countryside. It's amazing to see the lush farmland next to abandoned factories and villages which could use some sprucing up. Once I arrived at Babcia's I was given the grand tour of the garden and was soon holding a branch of cherries (still warm from the sun), apples, strawberries, raspberries and red currants from around the property. She was very concerned that I should eat and although I kept her at bay for maybe an hour, I eventually had to give in. She made me a wonderful feast of kielbasa, bread, homeade pickels, soup and (of course) 3 shots of vodka (Gorzka Żołądkowa). Needless to say, I was a little sleepy afterward and fell asleep around 9pm. The next morning breakfast was another spread of the same things that I had for dinner, but with only 2 shots of vodka.

Krzysiek and Gosia picked me up shortly thereafter and we drove out here for a rest. I'll have to post more later because the battery is dying. See you tomorrow in Canada!!