Another day in Krakow

Today I went to the salt mines. But they aren't really salt mines. It's art in caverns. We only got to see three levels of the nine level complex, but it brought us down 135 meters. There are a few chapels down there and according to my guide at one point there were 25 in the mines. Unfortunately WiFi still doesn't work, so no pics yet. The mines took up most of the day. Once I got back, I relaxed around old town some more and got dinner. I had pearl barley, corned pork, onion, herbs and a garlic sauce all mixed together, shredded carrots on the side, and some cheesecake for $8.66. Tomorrow I'm going to Auschwitz.

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