Blogs from Cesky Krumlov, South Bohemian Region, Czech Republic, Europe - page 9

Thursday 13th December It was snowing very lightly when we left our room on the way to the bus station and both of us felt light-hearted and happy because of it! As soon as the snow hit the ground it melted but we could feel it against our faces and see it on our dark jackets. That set the mood of the day. Our intended destination for today was Cesky Budejovice. The city is also known as Budweis --the name in German, used in the 19th century. Cesky Budejovice is famous for its Renaissance and Baroque Buildings, for the biggest square in the Czech Republic and for its local beer: Budvar. This local beer, also known as Budweiser, inspired the name of the American Beer Budweiser. We arrived at Cesky Budejovice after a smooth ride in ... read more

Dost thou not know thy body grows weary after the splendor and fruits of Prague? The village, be it as beautiful as the maiden's eye on a cool winters morn, may also have the bite of the Grey Wulf of the same eve. Nay shall we entertain the dancing thoughts of another eve spent in turbulent excess, for as one's body grows weary, one's mind grows weak. Nay. It be time, for the Wizard, the Medic, and the Knight to venture forth and sequester lodgings and rest our weary bones before they fade into nothingness, and leave our souls to wander the halls of Vallhalla without a companion...without a love...without a purpose... We lay our heads down for rest, at the Hostel Maerlyn, long lost of its namesake and suitor, but the markings of many a ... read more

So many of you have already heard but we thought we should make an official announcment that we got engaged a few days ago in Cesky Krumlov in the Czech Republic. (we are in Berlin now, writing this, and about to fly to Turkey). It was wonderful. But first a few words about Krumlov! Cesky Krumlov was beautiful! After the worst bus ride of all time. Really. Our bus to CK from Prague not only broke down, but after we switched buses we then got into an accident in the new bus. For real. We rear-ended a van. And they also oversold the seats so that there were several people who had to stand the whole time (right beside us, of course, all hot and leaning on us) and that would have been ok for those ... read more

Today we travelled 100 miles away from Prague to Cesky Krumlov. An incredibly well preserved medieval town on the snaking Vlatva river. Complete with a castle (2nd biggest in Czech Rep.), moat with bears (real live ones), gothic churches, winding cobbled streets and a square where witches were burned, it was the perfect town to explore. While we usually prefer explore on our own, sometimes a good bus tour is all you need for a stress free sight seeing day. We signed up for Premiant Bus Tours, though a little on the pricy side (about $90), it was well worth it. Lunch, transpo and entrace fees to the castle and Baroque theater were included. Plus we had a supper fun guide in EVA. Whose seemingly inexaustable knowledge of all things Czech and militaristic approach to moving ... read more

So I have no idea where I left off really. Krakow was absolutely lovely. I love that place. I was taken care of by Mike, the CS from England. I found a lovely vegetarian restaurant with some amazing Pierogi's that certainly stole my heart. Auschwitz was horrible of course, what do you expect. It is mainly a museum with photos and such, there is also a room that contains loads of hair (LOADS), a whole room of shoes, one of pots and pans etc... It was crazy. I also went to Birkenau, the main camp which today is mostly in ruins. I went to see the pond that is still grey from the ash that was put in. To my amazement it is filled with frogs, strange place to live you think. With death comes life. ... read more