Czech Republic - Two Drifters

Two Drifters

Czech Republic

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Cracking on...

to Krakow. We'll miss Czech. 4 totally different venues, 4 totally different camp site experiences. And nice people too. Very polite, people got up to offer Liz seats on public transport. I was made to feel very old in Prague when a pretty young girl rose to offer me her

What goes up ...

What goes up ...

Well an exciting start to the day. This was our view from the van window when we woke up Definitely a CSI crime scene and looking the other side of the van there were several other police vans parked up, some with riot type shields. Now I know I've joked

Walking on a wire

Walking on a wire

10 points if you recognise today's title as a Richard & Linda Thompson song! We knew as we pressed on eastwards we would have more problems. Today it was buses. An English speaking guide at the museum pointed us in the direction of the bus stop but when we got there

We built this city on rock and coal

We built this city on rock and coal

Another one of those "driving days". Three and half hours or so of driving doesn't sound much but it is strangely tiring. Not sure whether it is the concentration on foreign roads, signs, speed limits etc. or whether it's the bright sunlight. My eyesight is such that if I wear

Slavic River Cruises

Slavic River Cruises

A terrible attempt to mimic Viking River Cruises who used to advertise in the midst of ITVs crime thrillers. Anyway the campsite here is adjacent to the river Svratka which meanders for a couple of miles before being dammed to make Brno Lake which abuts the northernmost suburbs of the

A (UK) Bank Holiday Sunday

A (UK) Bank Holiday Sunday

There are always going to be days where there just isn't much to write about. Today is such a day. We left the jolly boaters and popped into the local co-op store (yes it surprised me to to see a co-op brand over here). Liz and I had some difference

Swallows and Amazons (Czech style)

Swallows and Amazons (Czech style)

Another hot day. 32°. In fact the van min-max thermometer recorded an internal temperature of 40°. Hot! Fortunately we don't have a lot planned so a gentle stroll into town. The camp is emptying this morning. We think the idea is that there are several camps like this, each a

Another day, another brewery

Another day, another brewery

It's gonna be a hot one today, 28-30°. Got us a little 100 mile drive due south to Cesky Krumlov in South Bohemia. We will miss Camp Drusus, its excellent food and beer making meal choices so easy. And the cheery staff. Still onwards and eastwards (OK southwards today). The

All good things come to an end.

All good things come to an end.

Our last day in Prague and our last night at the Trebonice brewery. Liz and I discussed where we really wanted to go today. The castle was mooted but neither of us felt we had the energy to take on hordes of American and Italian tourists. So my choice first,

A two monastery walk

A two monastery walk

Another walk from the excellent free guide books today. This one starts at a monastery, Sv Votjēch (St Adalbert) monastery in Brevnov and 3 miles or so later finishes at the much better known Strahov monastery. Now I'm sure some of my readers may be wondering whether I've had ecstatic

Vinohrady

One thing I forgot to mention yesterday, Czech and Prague Tourist Information. In Berlin the Tourist Information desk wanted €1 for a basic map. In Dresden it was over €2 (we found a sightseeing bus brochure that had an adequate map for free). Here in Prague you do have to

Avoiding the umbrellas

Avoiding the umbrellas

Sometimes you just strike lucky y'know. When planning this holiday I Googled for campsites close enough to Prague to be accessible by public transport. Camping Drusus stood out because it said a bus was just 5 minutes walk away and also because it had a brewery and restaurant on site.

Campsite with a micro-brewery

Campsite with a micro-brewery

Not going to say much as Liz's blog will have all the good photos but a quick summary of today: * Early alarm for 8 * Fill up with fuel * Detour to Saxon Switzerland to visit the Bastei Bridge * Back on the A17 towards Prague * Stop short of the border to buy

An incomplete Czech list

An incomplete Czech list

Aaargh, a panic last night. Looking through driving requirements for entering the Czech Republic, as well as needing a motorway vignette we are supposed to have our V5 and certificate of insurance. We have neither. We tend not to carry the V5 in the car, I read once that is

A note on the Esszet

A note on the Esszet

A quick linguistic diversion on the 'esszet' character ß. It is used where there are 2 separate 's' sounds together, a long 'ess' and the shorter 'ze'. For English speakers it used to be used in words such as Essex. Try pronouncing 'Essex' and there are two distinct syllables 'Ess'