Today is a public and religious holiday in Poland...Corpus Christi. As a result, all offices, stores, malls and businesses were closed. We took a few hours and returned to Old Town...just a walk and 10 Metro stops away.
Once again we ate outside for lunch and these were the flowers next to me....they were gorgeous! Flowers are everywhere in Poland during the summer!
We returned to Old Town thinking we would see one of the religious processions that occur during Corpus Christi...we were amongst many many people and did see someone praying but were a bit too late for the processions.
This is St. Ann's Church with a large picture of Pope John Paul on the outside. It is one of the first sites you see as you enter Old Town. Normally you can enter and tour the buildings, churches and sites...but because of the holiday all were closed.
The cobblestone streets and sidewalks are quite beautiful.
Here is a group of people gathering around someone speaking about Christ...not sure what he was saying as it was all in Polish...but a large group gathered around and listened.
Our restaurant choice today... Delicja Polska! The food was delicious and to be able to eat outside again was wonderful!
Once again I am not very daring with my selections...grilled chicken with Cesar salad and a roll.
It was a great meal! Something I've noticed in Poland...their serving sizes are just right for me!
Mark ordered trout with some vegetables...inside the trout was a mixture of pasta, herbs and lots of butter! Mark is looking at people who are walking by and looking at his plate...he thought that was quite funny!
As you can see...Mark licked the platter clean...he only left the bones on his fish!
We were gone only 4 hours and enjoyed being out on a summer day...though the shops were closed it was fun being amongst the throngs of other tourists and Polish citizens. Looking forward to another trip here this weekend for my Saturday birthday adventure....
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