Why the American flags?

Because they love us. During the years of communist rule Czechoslovakia was constantly a thorn in the side of the Soviet Union. Many times Russian troops and tanks were called in to quell what the Russians believed were "uprisings". Mostly these were just protests against the miserable conditions. Not necessarily a call for revolution. Plzen was often at the heart of these moments of civil unrest.

Our own Bohemian Rhapsody on the road to Passau

May 1st 2018
Departure from the hotel was a simple affair. Today there was an English speaking person manning the desk in the travel agency next door. We simply handed back our keys and used our Visa to pay the bill. I still can't believe the rate was only $155.00 for two nights right in the center of town. Best deal of the entire trip. Against all odds our car was still parked in the same spot with no ... read more

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