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Up and at 'em early after trying to find drying space for all our washing (that was after I had to iron dry knickers to wear today). Then it was a run to the supermarket to buy milk as what we bought last night was drinking yoghurt! Caught the tram into town, a straight 10 minute ride. First stop was a cafe for a lovely coffee in the main square. The old town is very different as has one huge main square instead of lots of little ones. Really nice and not too many tourists. Went to the Rynek Underground which is a museum under the main square that was an archeological dig done on 2007 and shows parts of structures from 12-14th centuries. Then to the Wawel Castle and wandered around the grounds. More walking through the old town taking in the Barbican and St Florians Gate. Then it was time for a beer break so stopped at a few different bars around town. There was a festival in a square so had a bit of free entertainment. There is a myth here about a bugler that was killed in mid tune in the 13th century. Now, every hour there is the sound of a bugle playing half a tune. We presumed it was a recording but sitting having a few drinks we saw him open a window of the tower, play his half song on his bugle and then wave to the crowd ( see today's photo). We couldn't believe that somebody had that job. We asked the waitress and she said it happens all year every hour. That made our night, what a job! Decided to have an early night as driving to Awschitz tomorrow so could be a bit of a harrowing day.
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