Our hike started around the base of Karlstein Castle

Trek to St. John Monastery Under the Cliff

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June 7th 2015
Yesterday's task specific functional trek was the toughest yet. The distance wasn't a big deal, but the 90 + degree weather was hotter than we have experienced to date, and much of the 22 km we walked required crossing steep ridges and valleys. Despite our sore quads today, the end was well worth the effort as we enjoyed a delightful visit to Svaty Jan Pod Skalou (St John Under the Cliff). We took ... read more

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Following the First World War, the closely related Czechs and Slovaks of the former Austro-Hungarian Empire merged to form Czechoslovakia. During the interwar years, the new country's leaders were frequently preoccupied with meeting the demands of ot... ... read more