Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/09/25
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]As "Dizel" has pointed out, yes we have been to Krakow. So it's about time I posted some pictures! My wife and I decided as an anniversary present to each other we would go to Europe. My first time on the continent, her second. We ended up on a whirlwind tour of Central Europe. During our too-brief time there we visited four incredibly beautiful cities. My meager attempt at documenting our trip can be found at http://www.widomaker.com/~durling/europe/europe.html All Leica content here! We made our way around by train. Anyone visiting that part of the world should seriously consider that mode of travel. In some very important ways the LUG really contributed to the trip. If was not for this group I would not have met two people who gave me an incredible amount of help in planning and getting around in Europe. When we arrived at the Krakow Glowny train station we were met by Stanislaw Stawowy (Dizel). Stan got us to our hotel, and the next day took us on an incredible tour of Krakow. Maybe it was our tour guide, but Krakow is one of the most beautiful places on earth! He took us through ancient catacombs and lofty towers. We ate ice cream along the banks of the Vistula and, yes, downed several Zwyiecs, an excellent brew! I have never met such a gracious and generous host. The other person I have to thank is Marty Deveney from Australia. We also met through our correspondence here, although he is no longer active on the list. He provided me with many logistical details and recommended some teriffic restaurants in Prague. More importantly, I think, he kept me going when I was beginning to doubt my ability to plan the trip. On Kyle Cassidy's PLUG page one of the commandments says something like travelling to a faraway place doesn't make you a great photographer, it makes you a tourist. I can't say that I find anything in that to disagree with, but what the heck, if you are going you might as well bring the Leica! By the way, I have a new email address, durling@cox.net The web page will probably follow to the new ISP in a couple of weeks. Comments, questions, or flames are always welcome. Mike Durling - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html