A beautiful Tuesday morning dawns over peaceful Kraków. Having spent a full Monday touring Kraków as a group, choir members looked forward to setting their own pace for the day. Some slept in, others left the hostel for an early breakfast, while still others braved a barbershop visit to get their ears lowered.
Breakfast and coffee on the Square was in order for many. The rest of the morning was spent in small group exploring Kraków: visiting the Jewish corridor, buying souvenirs in the Square or nearby Cloth Hall, climbing the church spire, shopping at the mall, and tasting local cuisine among sundry other activities.
1:30 PM found us reunited in the bus, en route to our evening venue. Our program was held in a former Nazi headquarters building that has since been turned into a Baptist church. A cross hangs in place of the swastika that used to occupy the wall behind the commander’s desk, a tangible reminder of God’s transforming work of redemption on this earth.
Space was tight, the weather warm, and people were very open and friendly. After a wonderful program that ended with a double encore, we were treated to a lovely supper in the basement. Shortly before 10 o’clock, we started walking the 1.5 miles back to the hostel for our last night in Kraków. Curfew was extended until 11:30, and most people took the opportunity to sight-see Kraków after dark. Our time in Kraków has come to a close; more adventures await tomorrow
Written by Myron Eby