Other countries

As you will learn - Poland is one of my favorite places to go!! I have quite the pottery collection after 6 trips or so - I don't even need a map to get to my favorite stores. That being said...I do have a map and know the best places to stay!

The two places that I love are the Elim Monastery and the Gaspoda Gasthaus.

1) http://elimcenter.pl/
This is an old converted monastery that has dorm-like rooms and apartment-like rooms that you can stay in. There is just a "suggested" donation. It is in a great location - just 15 minutes south of Boleslawiec. The head groundskeeper guy is from Australia and everyone there bent over backwards to make us feel welcome. It's really great if you are taking your family as it has a playground and some animals to visit. Very kid friendly.

2) http://www.kruszyna.com.pl/rezerwacja.php When I stayed at Gaspoda, in April, it was 27 Euro for a two twin bed room with an ensuite bath. They have a big lit parking lot and it's very clean and nicely decorated.

I will try to get my maps scanned to upload or email for anyone who would like them.

I have found that it's best to shop Mon-Thurs. As Friday through the weekend is filled with buses and tours. I hate fighting the numbers and love having a better selection of pottery that I get on the other days.

If you have any questions or would like further details about buying pottery - or would like a first person tour guide (-; please let me know!

Have fun and happy shopping!!! Christina DuWors