There is a village about forty miles or so from Prague that is carving out a niche to help the village economy. Some really bright people there have started a dual industry. One is producing "home made" soaps, candles and other items which are sold in a store owned by the village in Prague. To compliment this work they have constructed a medieval village, rather like a Czech Williamsburg. Today Nancy and I accompanied a number of the CAT students on a field trip there, making the round trip by train. It is an interesting place, and is especially interesting for children as they can watch old rifles being fired, shoot real arrows at a target, make or watch rope making, paper making, leatherwork, wod work, blacksmithing, as well as a pottery and other activities. In
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