Cesky Krumlov
Hey,
Well, before I talk about this little town, thought I might discuss accommodation. Due to the flexible nature of our travels (ie wake up then decide where we want to go next), we don’t really book anything, and so far this has worked out pretty well. One thing we found excellent about having a car, is that if you are driving, it’s late, there isn’t anywhere to stay and you know you are going to have to get up REALLY early, you can sleep in the car (which we have done once, and are willing to do again if need be – although, only if we have to)!
Some suggestions: Find one of those huge service stations with the truck stop, try to get a park that is not directly under the bright lights (and not alone in the complete darkness either – if you are lucky you can park near a truck that will block the light for you), fold down the back seats, get a couple of air mattresses and sleeping bags to sleep on and voila you have a bed for the night! Not only that, they have showers, fresh hot bread and coffee for when you get up and head off! While we are not planning on making a habit of it, it’s really handy and takes the stress off finding somewhere to stay.
I should mention that while I slept like a chick, I am not sure my much taller travel mate would say the same, so if you decide to follow this tip, please don’t hold me accountable for any grumpy tall people the following morning – hehe!!
So, that is Chickens tip for today.
Ok, so back to the topic at hand, Cesky Krumlov! Can you believe it, another country!?! This is a medieval town is pretty much prefect …… well, except for the tourists, all I seem to only hear English as I walk around!! We did manage to get the gardens to ourselves (except for a curious squirrel), and had a nice afternoon tea by the river. We are staying in a cute pension just up the cobblestone road from the castle, speaking of which, this is no ordinary castle, nooooooooo, this castle has bears in it’s moat!!!!
Check it out, they were being very cute:
Today we saw a cheap cocktail bar during our sightseeing and think we might just check it out, I have yet to try absinthe and plan to do so! I also plan on getting up early tomorrow to wonder around without so many tourists, this place would be awesome to have to yourself!
Tags: castle, cesky krumlov, chicken, Czech Republic, travel
