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A Cable Car Ride up the Tatra Mountain

We decided to take a cable car ride to the top of Tatra mountain near Zakapone. The mountain range forms a natural border between Slovakia and Poland. The tatra mountain Rysy peak is the highest point in Poland at 2,503 m or (8200 ft).

The cable car ride took about 15 minutes to reach the top. The views on the way up were stunning. The following video is shortened and fast speed to give you an idea of the trip up the mountain.

We arrived at the top of the cable car landing and exited to a spectacular view of the mountain range.

Shelley and Ray on the top landing of the cable car ride to Tatra mountain in Poland.

There are trails in the area and many people use the trails to explore the mountain. We walked up the trail that leads to the weather station on the Rysy peak.

Shelley and Ray on the Rysy Pea on Tatra mountain in Poland.

At the Rysy peak area, we could see 360 degrees. The views were stunning in every direction and we took our time to enjoy the views.

View from the Rysy peak of Tatra mountain
Ray on Rysy peak
A view from Rysy peak
Shelley on the Rysy peak

We stayed on the Rysy peak for about a half an hour and then some dark clouds began to appear. It changed the looks of the mountains and made it look somewhat ominous.

Dark clouds rolling into Rysy peak
View from Rysy peak with heavy clouds

We decided to head down the mountain before the weather changed. We took the cable car ride down enjoying the views along the way.

“Do widzenia i dobry dzień”

Poland

Zakapone Poland

We decided to take the bus to a resort style town called Zakapone at the base of the Tatras mountains in Poland. The town is known for turn of the century wooden chalets, outdoor activities and excellent skiing slopes.

The bus ride to Zakapone was through the countryside and took about 2 hours. We enjoyed looking at the scenery along the way, which reminded us a bit like Canada.

View from the bus along the route to Zakapone, Poland.

As we got closer to Zakapone, the landscape became more mountainous and lush green.

View of a chalet from the bus close to Zakapone, Poland

We arrived at the Zakapone Bus station and then took a taxi to our hotel. After getting settled in we went to a restaurant called Watra to meet up with our friends.

This was a traditional polish restaurant with some unique features. There was an open flame grill, with baked potatoes cooking.

Wood fired grill with baked potatoes and assorted foods

There were homemade polish sausages hanging from the ceiling.

Homemade Polish sausage hanging in the restaurant

We walked around the restaurant and checked it out before seating down to eat.

Mark and Ray checking out the restaurant

The tables had real sheep skin on the seats.

Sheep skins on the back of the benches in the restaurant

There was also a micro brewery in the restaurant.

Micro brewery inside the restaurant

It made for an interesting meeting point for lunch.  We enjoyed a great meal and planned our next adventure.

“Do widzenia i dobry dzień”