I didn’t expect to be back in Krakow four months later, but here I am. The city was already beautiful in spring but it’s absolutely gorgeous in summertime as well.
Even though I loved to have another chat with the old dragon Smok, this time the visit has been on a more somber note with a visit to Auschwitz, the horrible place west of Krakow.
Auschwitz-Birkenau.
This was the site of one of the most infamous of the Nazi concentration camps. The iron gates present the same mocking message as I witnessed in Dachau some years ago, the infamous line “Arbeit macht frei”.
Auschwitz gates.
Even though it is a very tough emotional experience, a visit here is an important lesson on the history of Europe and the atrocities committed.
Auschwitz fences.
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Wow. Impressive. I would want to go and not go at the same time… How come so soon again? work?
I truly understand your hesitation, it’s a really dark place. But an important one that should be visited at least once.
This time the trip was work-related, although there was some time for other activities as well.
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