I’ve been traveling with holiday makers to the Czech Republic for anumber of years now, my first visit was when it was known asCzechoslovakia, it was such a new destination that on the day I departed with the group, BBC local radio did a live broadcast!.I remember getting to the Border and having everybody’s Passport checked and stamped at an extremely slow pace, once in the country I then looked around at the very few cars, all Skoda, and hardly any street lighting, and told the passengers that there was a time difference and to alter their watches, the difference 50 years backwards!However since that first encounter, the country has really moved forwards
Moravian Karst
The experience was unforgettable, getting into the small boats, taking the journey inside, and finally when we emereged back into the daylight and got out of the boats, having a group photo taken, with an old fashioned camers, to remind us of the atmosphere and enjoyment of the day.
We also had lunch on the top of the hill, which came with dumplings, what we didn’t realize was that every meal we had after that in other restaurants would also come with dumplings.
Brno
The Czech Republic’s 2nd city is Brno in the Moravia region; it has a French feel about it, with its wide boulevards.
The first time I visited Brno it was an eye opener, I found that it was, and still is, a great place to experience traditional Czech life and food. The Spilberg Castle and Cathedral of St Peter & Paul are two landmarks to see. There are lots of Art galleries and Museums in Brno that cover many different topics. In the summer are the firework displays and even, Grand Prix racing.
