I will miss Impresja Krasicyn, my ancient stone and wood
mountain retreat on the grounds of a castle in Przemysl, with its friendly dog and two
black cats. Breakfast and dinner are served in its medieval banquet
hall, which is set up for a wedding with white silk chair covers and red
brocade bows tied around them.
This morning, after a hearty breakfast of savory soup, sausage, fresh baked bread, and jam, I am taking a private taxi through the winding roads up and down the hills to Krosno. After trying unreliable and uncomfortable buses and trains, I have found private taxis to be the most effective way to travel in southeast Poland. Rental cars in Poland are usually manual transmission and too expensive.
On the way, we pass a nun in her habit riding a bike, a couple of small tractors pulling narrow carts full of earth, and a horse trailer. With its patchwork of small towns, the Polish countryside is beautiful. Finally we make it to the town of Krosno, which is best known for its glass factory.
I am staying at the Hotel
Sniezka, which was built in 1905 as a family home. With period furniture and wallpaper, it is very
atmospheric. With a modern bathroom
and shower, flat screen TV, and free Wi Fi, my room is the best of both worlds.Time to explore the Rynek.
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