there is not a negative thing to say about this place-when we finally got there. yes i am implying that we got lost again on our way to the hostel. we could have said it was a nice walk on a beautiful day, after a long train ride were it not for the extra 50lbs we were carrying on our backs. but when we finally made it, dropped our things off and headed into town, all was forgotten. the center of cesky krumlov is made up of a handful of narrow, winding cobblestone streets all leading (quite literally) to the town square. on each side of the streets are shops, hostels, and restaurants-most of them with little patios outside over looking the river vlata. its the most charming town i have ever been in- almost so much that it doesnt seem real, kind of like those fake towns in disneyland where as a child you just wanted to go and live there. we had a really nice italian dinner (italian is by far the most prominent genre of food in europe so far) and then went for what is now my favorite dessert, palacinky a.k.a. thin pancake filled with ice cream and chocolaty goodness topped with whip cream. After dessert we called it a night. the next day we got up for our complimentary breakfast at the hostel which was served by Jan, the nicest guy ever. we went into town to the local modern art museum which had some really cool art, outweighed by one really bad piece which involved woody from toy story in the famous painting "scream." im sure edvard munch is turning over in his grave. after that we rented a canoe and went out on vlata. we were on the river for about 2 hours, winding thru the town and in the woods. there are lots of dandelions in the czech republic and so there are always little remnants floating in the air. i think it adds to the charm of the place.
heres a bit of european culture that we have noticed:
*when you are eating at a restaurant and you are finished with your meal, you have to ask for the bill, otherwise you will be left sitting there all night--we have had many awkward games of trying to make eye contact with our server so we can ask for the check.
*people laugh more and louder
*everyone buys flowers. there are flower shops on every corner and at every train station.
maybe we americans should take a hint from the europeans...slow down and enjoy the restaurant we are dining at... laugh more and so loud you either make the people around you uncomfortable or laugh with you...and buy more flowers
...also three things we cant get away from out here:
roller blades
ugly lap dogs
tony romas
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i know you've heard this a thousand times...but i'm so jealous.
Yes! I am always excited to hear about different cultures. Wow European life is for me! First of all I love flowers. Lilies are my favorite flower! Secondly I have been told I have an infectious laugh. But in America it is not appreciated and I am forever being shushed by Jeff because my out bursts cause people to stare at us! In Europe I would fit right in.
Wow, everything sounds so romantic----even all the walking, searching for your hostel! I can just picture the canoe ride with dandelions floating in the air. I love the idea of taking your time eating at the restaurants and having to always ask for your check. And now you can understand better why Dad is so loud---both in talking and lauging! Ha ha!
I'm glad to know that the 50 lbs backpack is mine. While I might not be in Europe again for sometime, its awesome to know my backpack is!
Love you guys.
Oh... and Tony Roma's?!? WTF?
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