Poland 8: Market Square & Wieliczka Salt Mine

Today has two videos: our full day and,second posted soon as Part 2 with comments from Al and Sally Kresta, our final extraordinary dinner along with Comments and Farewells. A free morning for everyone to enjoy crack off and the 13th century caps on market Square which is one of the oldest and largest squares […]

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At Auschwitz Today: St. Maximillian Kolbe the Martyr and Auschwitz

Since we are walking through the horror of Auschwitz today I wanted to share the story of one hero who gave his life in exchange for another man–a father and husband. St. Maximilian Kolbe was starved to death – and we visit his death cell today. Click here for the whole story and pictures… St. […]

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Poland 6: St. JP II Center; Divine Mercy Center; Tour of Krakow

The last time we were here the new St John Paul II Center was still under construction, though still spectacular. Today we saw the finished product and it was stunning and everyone enjoyed it. In the center of the huge sanctuary is a vial of the Pope’s blood. A short drive to the Divine Mercy […]

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