There Ain't No Devil, It's Just God When He's Drunk

July 29 2009

Today My Honey and I took a tour of the Salk Mines at Wieliczka. These are the world's oldest salt mines and date back to 1280. There are 9 levels, but tourists are only allowed into the first three.

There are more than 215 miles of tunnels that run underground. All throughout the mines are amazing carvings done by miners over the years. These statues are incredible!



The pinnacle of the tour is St. Kinga's Chapel, a large, functioning chapel located 200 meters underground. Everything is carved from salt! The walls, the tiles, the statues of Jesus and other biblical figures, and even the chandeliers!







The salt is very dark and looks like marble, feels like glass, and tastes like salt. You have to squeeze into an old fashion elevator to descend into the mines. It's very cramped, small, dark, and not a place for anyone claustrophobic! We got back at 1:30. Then we went to get lunch. We ate at a perogi cafe which had 28 different types of dumplings. My Hondy and I shared a dish of lamb and herb, and potato and cheese. I originally wanted to get some strawberry and blueberry filled ones, but we were way too full to manage. Then we met up with his parents for some drinks, followed by a little relaxing and nap. Later that night My Honey and I went to a sushi restaurant across the street to try what sushi is like the Poland. The verdict? Delicious. Then back to the Kazimierz square for cocktails!