Friday, October 23, 2020

Spring in Karkonosze Mountains, day 3: Back to the Snowy Cauldrons

Another visit to Snowy Cauldrons, just few hours later, but with so different views.

When alarm clock rang in my phone, I was so sleepy, that for few moments I wasn't sure where I am. But when I saw wonderfully starry sky above me, I have come back to reality and started to pack my belongings. This time weather was just bulletproof - there was no single cloud in the sky, only some fog one could see in the valleys.

I went quickly to the top and after 30 minutes again I reached edge of Snowy Cauldrons. Soon, when sun started to rise, I was surprised how different views are when sun is rising from the time when sun was on the other side. It looked as completely different place, so regardless of the fact that I was at the same place just few hours ago, I spent another hour just running here and there and taking pictures.

The Snowy CauldronsThe Snowy Cauldrons
Perfect spot for a selfiePerfect spot for a selfie
The Snowy CauldronsThe Snowy Cauldrons
The Snowy CauldronsThe Snowy Cauldrons
The Snowy CauldronsThe Snowy Cauldrons
The Snowy CauldronsThe Snowy Cauldrons
Full panorama of the Snowy CauldronsFull panorama of the Snowy Cauldrons
Another great spot for selfieAnother great spot for selfie
Another panorama taken at the edge of Snowy CauldronsAnother panorama taken at the edge of Snowy Cauldrons
The Snowy CauldronsThe Snowy Cauldrons
The Snowy CauldronsThe Snowy Cauldrons
The Snowy CauldronsThe Snowy Cauldrons
Again at the top of Mt Wielki SzyszakAgain at the top of Mt Wielki Szyszak
Descending into the cauldronsDescending into the cauldrons

When golden hour was over, I started my descend. This time, before leaving the area, I went through the bottom of the cauldrons, especially that I hadn't been there before. And it appeared to be a very good idea, as views from the bottom are completely different than from the top. Part of the trail that goes next to the Snowy Lakes is especially beautiful, mainly thanks to reflections of rocky walls that one could see in the water if there is no strong wind. This part of Karkonosze mountains looks almost as part of the Tatras or Alps.

Through the Snowy CauldronsThrough the Snowy Cauldrons
Through the Snowy CauldronsThrough the Snowy Cauldrons
The Snowy LakeThe Snowy Lake
The Snowy LakeThe Snowy Lake
The Snowy LakeThe Snowy Lake
Through the Snowy CauldronsThrough the Snowy Cauldrons

Finally, I went down to my base town - Szklarska Poreba to get some rest. In the afternoon, unfortunately, good weather was definitely over - first it started to rain and soon after great storm went through the whole area. Even later, when storm and rain were over, tops remained covered by clouds, so this time I decided to stay in the town for the night.

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