Zakopane and the Crocuses

We went with Ilona and some of her friends to Zakopane this spring to see the crocuses.  It was a nice walk into the valley that was mostly flat.  We rented bikes so that was a blast.  A nice lady was selling oscypek (the mountain cheese that we love) so be bought some as a snack on our walk.  We had a fun day hanging out and even had a snowball fight!

Skiing in Slovakia for Iza's Birthday

For Iza's birthday we went skiing in the mountains in Slovakia.  I was so excited and we were blown away by the great views.  The first morning was great we went to the top and explored several different runs.  Then we stopped for a late lunch break and after lunch decided to go back up to the top.   

Me at the top of the mountain.  WE MADE IT!!

Our hotel.

Can you see Kayla and me in Kat's goggles?

Little did we know that it was far from clear at the top.  We could hardly see a few feet ahead.  It was a bit unnerving but we slowly made our way back to the bottom and decided to call it a day.  In this picture Kayla is right ahead of me, then Kat and Iza was leading the way.  We guided by sound instead of site. But we all made it safe and sound.

On day two we were off again.  We checked out several other runs and enjoyed the sunshine.  In the afternoon we tried out the other side of the mountain where it is less marked and not groomed.
  

Morning of day two.  They are ready for another fun day.

Nice view in the background.

The whole day two crew.

To the other side!!

I could have stood up here and looked at the mountains all day!

Team Krakowska

We "American Potatoes" on the menu all weekend and had to try them.  I guess these are American Potatoes.

Last Run :(

Goodbye Mountains

A castle/fort that we saw on the drive back to Poland.

It was such a great weekend.  We might not have gotten much skiing in this winter but the skiing we did do was quality!!!

Winter Camp

This year we got to go to Winter Camp with school for the second week of winter break.  It was so nice to be in the snow and we had great sunny weather almost all week, the views of the high mountains was amazing day after day!  At camp we helped on the ski hill for half of the day assisting ski instructors and then taught fun English lessons the other half.  It was nice to see kids in a different environment.  In the evenings there were different activities, one night there was a disco, another a talent show, and another night was a game called "Life."

The house we stayed in!

The dog that lived in our house.

The view from our room.  

Good Morning!!!

Ready to go skiing!!

A little boy in my group.

Waiting on the bus.

Another beautiful day to look at the mountains.

My group on day one.

English lessons.

My group on the last day!

Cool view in the mist of another clear morning.

The last day photo shoot with the mountains.

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