After a 24 hour journey from Berlin via Warsaw the city of Krakow was basking in sunshine. I found my hostel easily. nestled in a dead end street (nothing like a homely feeling!) in a huge pension. Travellers Inn was relaxed and easy. They offered a city guide with no bullshit chat about where to eat, what to avoid and what tours to take. W ith the surprise sunshine I set of on a stroll ( with the main aim - Gelato!) taking in the central Market Square and the district's encircling gardens. This led me to Wawel Palace . The first chance to enjoy a sit down on a dry seat in some heat, and my goodness did I enjoy it. During which I had the pleasure of watching a couple have their wedding photos taken...she Polish, he Scottish and as proud as punch. To me this is a picture of my European experience. East meets West and barriers really are broken. I moved on from the palace to the Jewish Quarter which strangely was relatively untouched during the war...