Like a Fairytale....
That's how Český Krumlov had been described to us and it certainly lived up to the description.
Mom, Dad, Jeff, Ella and I took advantage of the Easter holiday weekend to do some travelling. We left Prague Friday and travelled via train to this beautiful UNESCO town. Actually, via TWO trains. We switched in České Budéjovice. Ever heard of it? It is the home of the original and superior (sorry, Adams family!) Budweiser, aka Budvar. Unfortunately no time to take the brewery tour. We'll have to go back for that. České Budéjovice is a mere 28 km (17 miles) from our destination...or ONE HOUR by train. This was the slowest, littlest train I've ever ridden. (Only 3 cars!) The entire trip was through beautiful country and Ella handled the traveling very well.
Although we had heard and read lots about the beauty and charm of Český Krumlov, seeing is believing. It truly is enchanting! We spent Friday evening through Monday noon there and I am already looking forward to returning. We rented an apartment for our stay, Horni 147. It seems every building in this historic town has a story to tell.
While there, we visited the castle (second largest in the Czech Republic, which boasts over 2,000 castles!). We even climbed the 162 steps to the top of the tower with Ella in tow! Ella particularly liked the bears in the moat that guard the castle. Other than that, we explored the town, breathed the fresh air, ate good food, played at the topnotch playground, and generally enjoyed ourselves. The weather, by the way, has been fantastic. And the forecast (here in Farenheit) looks awesome! (Feeling sorry for all you shoveling snow back home!)
Although we had heard and read lots about the beauty and charm of Český Krumlov, seeing is believing. It truly is enchanting! We spent Friday evening through Monday noon there and I am already looking forward to returning. We rented an apartment for our stay, Horni 147. It seems every building in this historic town has a story to tell.
While there, we visited the castle (second largest in the Czech Republic, which boasts over 2,000 castles!). We even climbed the 162 steps to the top of the tower with Ella in tow! Ella particularly liked the bears in the moat that guard the castle. Other than that, we explored the town, breathed the fresh air, ate good food, played at the topnotch playground, and generally enjoyed ourselves. The weather, by the way, has been fantastic. And the forecast (here in Farenheit) looks awesome! (Feeling sorry for all you shoveling snow back home!)
As for Easter...they have some interesting traditions in the Czech Republic and we got to experience a bit of it. Ella, Mom and I had our legs whipped with pomlázka for good luck! Unfortunately we didn't have any eggs to give the boys in return. We also saw people making their own pomlázka, which is quite a skill!
Ella was visited by the Easter Bunny and had lots of fun Sunday morning finding the hidden presents and Easter "rocks". (For those who don't know, Ella LOVES rocks (maybe a budding geologist?) and so called the eggs, "rocks".)
Now we're all back in Prague for the week. Mom and Dad are looking forward to their next trip. They leave for Spain on Saturday!
Adiós!
Maylia
Maylia
PS Ella's boyfriend, Dylan, is back and she is HAPPY!
1 comment:
I remember the first picture we saw of May and Ella knee deep in flowers with the Prague Castle in the background. That looked like the land of fairytales. Your trip certainly inspires more of the same thoughts...so gorgeous. Ella looks so happy discovering her "rocks" and rediscovering Dylan!! Beautiful scenery everywhere.... How could you help but have a wonderful time. Great pictures!!
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