Spent the last couple of days hiking in the Carpathian Mountains or to be precise theHigh Tatras, which as everyone knows are the only Alpine section of the range. There are certainly quite a few hills around, as my calf muscles and knees can attest to. Yesterday tried getting to the top of Mount Giewont which towers over the town, and almost made it, but was stopped by heavy snow near the top. I could see myself sliding all the way down if I continuted, and its about 900 metres, so I played safe. Today took the easy option and got a Cable Car to the top of Mount Kasprowy Wierch. A stunning journey. The mountain is right on the border between Poland and Slovakia so I was able to venture a few meters over the border. Heavy rain in the afternoon so I retreated to the Hotel.