Sunday, August 19, 2012

The Dunajec River.

 The other day we decided to try this what you can see below. You get on this wooden boat/raft (honestly it's  5 smaller canoes linked together with ropes) and enjoy a 20km ride which takes 2h15mins. On a bright day the views along the way are amazing. I was surprised to see so many tourists taking this tour because that is a rather hidden place on the map and Pieniny (the mountains) are not that much popular among foreigners. Glad so many of them discover such sights.


Each raft gets two guides dressed in a traditional vests and hats.


Views on the way:


The only thing used for the boat to move is this wooden stick.


Passing by a camp site. Two nice gentlemen had their own river bar. LOL.

The Three Crowns massif seen from the raft. It is possible to hike there.

Here is a Slovakian raft since the river goes along Polish-Slovakian border at some points both nations offer such trips.




My "lovely and only son" - as he refers to himself. LOL. Kids these days. Way to smart and way to cute.


Though these boys did that, I would not risk jumping like that. The river is not a deep one (not anymore, used to be) and it is easy to hit a rock with your head...






These two little girls are Eva & Gosia (Maggie) :) I do not think I have ever met more polite and nicer girls. Always with smiles on their faces.




Now that was quite a sight! There is a walking path/bike route along the river's bank. Seeing  group of nuns was pretty funny but I guess they also need some holidays from time to time, right?


After 2 hours we reached a holiday town called Szczawnica. Below are houses built in a typical mountain style.



And newly renowated river bank, filled with tourists in the evening.





Thanks for stopping by! :)
H.

ps: I won't write again photos by me, bc they are by me lol.

3 comments:

  1. I really like the view. It's beautiful...i think one day i'll take a few days to visit these nice places in Poland. ;-)

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    1. Hey V. you're more than welcome to visit me here and I'll show you around.

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  2. WOW, beautiful views, love to visit one day!!

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