The township of Cesky Krumlov, or at least it's Old Town, is contained within a wandering wide loop of the Vltava River. The Vltava is the longest river in the Czech Republic, and is also known as the Moldau in German. It rushes by our hotel, with a strong current that attracts canoeists and rafters, … Continue reading Cesky Krumlov – Worth More Than a Day Trip from Prague
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On The Trail of Famous Austrians – Salzburg
This is our second day in Salzburg and we are heading across the border to This is This is our second This is our second day in Salzburg and we are heading across the border into Germany, if that makes any sense. We have booked a half day tour to Berchtesgaden, and Hitler 's Eagles … Continue reading On The Trail of Famous Austrians – Salzburg
How Times Change: Looking for Viskovo via Opatija
It is midday on Sunday. We are sitting in a train compartment, waiting to depart Rijeka station. The last time we caught a train, from Sarajevo to Mostar, it was a scramble to get on board. This train looks the same - a little old-fashioned and worn - but as the journey commences here, we were … Continue reading How Times Change: Looking for Viskovo via Opatija
The Reluctant Retiree 