Anticipated 30 km today (19 mi), but got a ride from Piotr from the regional Camino Club (the Polish APOC) who shortened our trek by 6 km (4 mi). Aside from great walking through forests, today seemed to be all about pilgrimage organizations.
In Piekary Slaski, we encountered the Polish Pilgrimage Center (not just Camino pilgrims). They had lots of information about the many trails to Polish shrines. We received a stamp in our credentials for visiting the adjoining minor basilica St Mary and St Bartholomew.
Then, as we approached our destination, we called Piotr of the Camino Club. He graciously picked us up, stopped at a point on the road where he painted Camino mirals, and then brought us to the Inn which also appears to be a riding stable and have a great restaurant. There we met a local group of Camino folks who had been on various Caminos, and the Camino discussion ensued. The pics tell it all.
