Category: Europe
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Stolpersteine
Introduction I never intended to write this article, until I experienced some major writer’s block on the final Olomouc article. I knew of the Stolpersteine or Stumbling Stones, but had never seen any until our visit to Olomouc. The Writer’s block was caused by some photos of Stolpersteine, three of them in particular, EVA MAYEROVA,…
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Beautiful Flora Olomouc
I wish we had planned a little better and attended, but we still had a great day. When we walked by, it was crazy busy. Introduction The Olomouc Flower Show, known as “Flora Olomouc,” is a significant horticultural exhibition that showcases the captivating beauty of nature in the historical city of Olomouc, located in the…
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What Is The Most Central City In Europe
This article explores the debate around which city is the most central in Europe.
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Stork Stalking in Hranice Thursday 20 April
Stork Stalking Ok, I need to fill in a little backstory here. I have a Czech friend from Hranice, who’s ears I have tortured for a few years now in my feeble attempt to learn the Czech language. She told me stories of the town where she grew up, Hranice. One of the stories she…
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On to Beautiful Olomouc Tuesday 18 April
Dirty Windows The conditions of the windows on an České dráhy train are a crap shoot, more so when it has been raining recently. I think I need to invest in a pack or three of “Windex Wipes”. I have to think that if we were on the other side of the train, I would…
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Prague Monday, 17 April, Finding Franz Kafka
Last full day in Prague This is our last full day in Prague, we move on tomorrow way out east to Olomouc and Hranice, and then to Ceske Budejovice, before returning home. We decided to focus on places we have not been before. In five trips to Prague, we have yet to see the big…
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Krematorium Motol
You had me at Krematorium Visiting a cemetery is a look into the past of a culture. A friend of mine says you can tell a lot about a culture by how they treat their dead. We almost always visit a local cemetery. It may sound creepy, but I am not talking about a new…
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Orthodox Easter Sunday, Zvon #9801, 16 April
The Plan The primary plan of the day was going to see Zvon #9801, on its barge on the west bank of the Vltava river Orthodox Easter in Prague, The plan was to start with a wonderful breakfast at the Savoy Café, always a joy. Order the “Savoy” Breakfast, you’ll thank me later. Then we’d…
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Vyšehrad – Rich in Heritage
History Vyšehrad is a castle located in the city of Prague, in the Czech Republic. It is situated on a hill overlooking the Vltava River, and is one of the most important cultural and historical landmarks in the country. The castle dates back to the 10th century, and has played a significant role in the…
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Pardubice Castle
Pardubice Castle Intro Pardubice Castle is a historic castle located in the city of Pardubice in the Czech Republic. The castle dates back to the late 13th century and has undergone several renovations and expansions over the centuries. It is considered as one of the most important historical buildings in Pardubice and the surrounding region.…