Angie, Josie and I, plus Joanne from San Fransisco who we picked up in Prague, took a little road trip to Southern Bohemia to a little town called Cesky Krumlov - a must-see according to so many fellow hostellers. (And it was). The whole thing just oozed 'cute'. It came complete with a castle and tower overlooking the city (see pics) and a river winding through the middle. All the pinacle of loveliness.
The highlight, however, happened with an accordian, in a local bar, and in impassioned young lady singing and playing her heart out up on the little wooden stage. (Her boots, backpack and accordian case were stacked on the side - the 'wandering accordianess'). The Spanish flamenco woman has a run for her money in this little lady! I also happened to be sitting next to an Austrian artist as well.
A second musical highlight was yesterday here in Prague - the 'New Bohemian Jazz Festival' is under way in the Old Town Square, and the music is hot. It's also my first chance to be immersed shoulder to shoulder with Real Czech Youth - an endangered species here in Prague in July. I've added a number of museums and galleries to my list as well - my eyeballs overflow with wonderful art. My hands are jealous.
