While in Krakow, we visited the Wieliczka Salt Mines. The mine was bult int he 13th century and still produced salt until 2007! The unique feature of these salt mines is the statures that were carved from the rock salt by the miners. Things to know if you decide to go....the tour takes about 2 1/2 hours. That is a long time to be trapped underground with 3 little people! The kids did really well, but it was not that interesting for them and there is a lot of walking (800 stairs and about 2 miles of walking). The first part of the tour is 400 stairs down - one windy staircase that never ends. That part was super claustrophobic, but after that it wasn't too bad.
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| Meet our pack mule - he is awesome. He spent much of the tour carrying Cade and Logan. |
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| The statues were impressive. |
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| The Lord's Supper |
The Great Cathedral was the most impressive part of the mine - too bad it was hard to get a good picture due to the weird light and reflection off the salt.
This was how we all felt at the end - so happy to see the exit. The mines were interesting to see, but we would have enjoyed it a lot more if the tour was about an hour. After we saw this Exit sign, it was at least 20 more minutes before we were actually out. We had to wind around and around and finally, gloriously found the elevator to take us to the surface. We were so happy to see daylight again!
The first and last pictures of this post are so classic. You can use the first pic when you submit Larry's Dad of the Year app. So sweet. This place sounds pretty incredible. I need to bring you your kid pack, Carey. THANK YOU!!
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