The Second Part Of The Mountain Story
After Kościelec I was really scared of going to Świnica through Zawrat pass. It is called one of the most difficult trip in Tatry! In fact, in my opinion, it was easier... There are a lot of chains to help and I felt relaxed while climbing. The weather was perfect: sun and wind let us feel warm but not dying of heat. We were very pleased when we got to Zawrat pass and when we could see this breathtaking scenery!! After some minutes of break, we started climbing on Świnica. It was dangerous but I felt save – there always was a chain to help yourself. Everything was perfect until we got through to the peak… We came there a little bit tired – after five hours of walking and climbing. Then... with my first step on the Świnica peak I heard… a baleful rumble of the coming storm. Świnica is 2 301 metres below sea level. Perfect place to watch the storm, isn’t it?! My blood ran cold. I took a look to the left – below Kasprowy Wierch which is well seen from the peak there were a lot of dark