Český Krumlov
Filed in travel, September 8, 2008, 12:08 amThis bridge is what all of my memories of Český Krumlov are based on. I remember walking across it, seeing the people kayaking along the river underneath. I remember going into the souvenir shop on the right, and I remember sitting eating out in front of the restaurant on the left. Since I approached the [...]
Plzeň
Filed in travel, September 6, 2008, 12:22 amI have enjoyed my one day in Plzeň. It is peaceful yet alive, and has a very natural feeling. It was nice to see the locals enjoying a park close to the touristy center, and nice to see small town Czech stores lining the main square. Very different feel from the fake and manufactured Karlovy [...]
Karlovy Vary
Filed in travel, September 4, 2008, 11:38 pmAfter two days in this spa town, I am looking forward to leaving in the morning. Yes, it is beautiful, clean, well maintained… but it is also expensive, posh, and in the end boring. I took the opportunity to spend the day relaxing, and went for a massage. Happily, the massage included two sauna sessions, [...]
šopsky salat
Filed in travel, September 3, 2008, 10:35 pmšopsky salat has become one of my most favourite stand by meals. I order it, sometimes along with soup, almost every second day. It’s like a greek salad, but without olives which makes it significantly cheaper but still just as tasty. It does a good job of making me feel as though I’m eating healthy. [...]
CZ Memento
Filed in travel, , 1:56 amI decided to purchase myself a Czech Garnet ring as my official memento from this trip to Europe and to the Czech Republic. It’s not entirely traditional in design, but it pleases me. It only took an hour’s worth of annoying the sales lady to find.
