Krakow

We woke up Saturday morning and I was only feeling about 50 %.  I had the pack of Wonder bread Marty had bought at the grocery store the night before and brought several slices with me down to breakfast.  It was the only thing I could imagine stomaching.  I toasted it and ate several pieces.  Still feeling a bit ill but I was determined to see Krakow.  I had booked us on a free walking tour of the city.  Every city we have been to here in Europe we try to do these Free Walking Tours and not just because they are cheap - they only ask for a tip at the end which we happily give generously.  But the fact that you can reserve a tour but not have to financially commit to

it is perfect for our style of travel.  Things change last minute and I never want to be too tied down when traveling.  Plus the guides we have had so far have all been amazing.  Normally history or anthropology or art history majors or teachers. People who are really passionate about their city with loads of historical information and almost always a spot on restaurant recommendation.  Krakow Free Walking tour was no different.  Although it was cold and the kids complained a fair amount about being cold, and walking too much and being bored they really did learn a lot and were able to retain it when we talked about the city later that day.

After the tour we went to a "Milk Bar" which is apparently their idea of a cheap diner and there are many of them.  My friend, Liz, who had lived in Krakow recommended a few places to me and we went to the Milk Bar she suggested.  It was awesome.  A plate of pierogis (like dumplings) a huge schnitzel platter and an omlette meal plate.  No drinks this time other than water but the entire meal with tip came to 12 Euro.

After lunch we walked around a bit more and to another one of Liz's recommendations which was this cool chocolate lounge.  There was a long line to sit in the back of the restaurant and the outside (in plastic tents with heating lamps) was all full but there was room in the front part of the restaurant.  After sitting down and waiting for 45

minutes we realized why no one was sitting up there was because every time the front door opened a large draft of arctic air blew in.  We stayed mostly coated up and were fine.  The kids each picked a treat and we all shared.

By then we were all pretty tired to so headed back to the hotel to rest.  But after many card games, book reading and some screen time we decided we weren't necessarily starving but would be pretty hungry if we didn't go get something

for dinner.  The walking tour guide had recommended this cool, all vegan burger place so we headed back to the center of town with this place in mind.
It was really super good.  Even Benjamin liked it.  I'm always amazed how people can cook such delicious things that are completely vegan. We eat very little meat and I do vegetarian all the time but vegan is a whole other level.  Like no eggs or dairy for the sauces.  Whatever they used it was amazing.  We all left stuffed again with not even room for an after dinner treat.