Should I be taking someone who... by 1PLATA
Should I be taking someone who has never been to Krakow before, I would take them to The Ark, a church in Nowa Huta. It looks like the Biblical Ark from a distance.When you get inside there is the gigantic figure of Jesus on the Cross in his last throes of agony.He is in a true spasm! This brought tears to my eyes. By the way, the Tabernacle contains a stone from the Moon. (Gift from the USA) The 'Stations of the Cross' viewed by going to the balcony are very unusual! They must be studied! Do go into the Chapel that is reached from the sidewalk on the 'Outside'. An artist that accompanied me ,literally cried as she viewed the foyer with the Pietas in alcoves! This was but the entrance to Father Kolbe's Chapel. What is inside is beyond description! A true memorial to this sainted man! Just being there brought tears to my eyes! There is more to Krakow than restaurants and places to stay; do become aware of the 'people' and what THEY treasure, then you will be aware of the 'soul' of Poland. You will be moved by the courage and depth of this country!My best memory of Krakow which I try to repeat whenever I visit is.......Sitting in the 'Big' Marketsquare at a table facing the St. Mary 's Church Towers, and waiting for the Trumpeter to begin his Hejnal. I have before me a big dish of Hortex Ice Cream and a Gin and tonic. (What a combination!) What Joy!
