Speaking of mini-breaks, we're off to Poland this weekend for a quick holiday. It's definitely a flying visit.

We're only spending two days in Krakow. On day one we're going to visit the Wieliczka Salt Mine (my curiosity about this attraction is what prompted our trip). We're also going to pay our respects at Auschwitz-Birkenau. Although we've already been to Dachau (the first camp and the model for all subsequent concentration camps), I feel it's our moral duty to visit Auschwitz. Especially since we're going to be so close. On day two we're going to walk through the old town of Krakow. We fly back to London at 8pm on Sunday evening.

Wondering what to pack, I checked the five-day forecast on BBC weather. I was a bit surprised to find that it's currently snowing in Krakow and snow is also predicted for the weekend. The temperatures are bit on the chilly side with a forecast maximum of 0 degrees. Brrr! I'll have to remember to pack the thermals.