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Cesky Krumlov- 2 nights and last stop in Czech Republic

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 And what a last stop! This is definitely a city out of a fairy tale! With the huge,  awe-inspiring castle perched on the hills above, the majestic castle tower beside it, the labyrinth of narrow cobbled streets with centuries old, colourful buildings on either side, and the meandering Vitava River wrapping the different parts of the city in this beautiful horseshoe bend, it seems the perfect place to finish my Czech Republic tour. So, I’m taking a breather whilst there’s a short patch of drizzle to write my blog. I have to say that I was worried that the visit would be spoiled by the huge numbers of tourists descending on Cesky Krumlov. Everyone had warned me, so arriving to almost nobody in the town was an immediate bonus. They must have all been in the castle or at lunch! I was somewhat surprised to be dropped off by the taxi at the top of cobbled steps leading from just below the castle entrance to the city. My poor old suitcase isn’t too happy on all these large cobblesto...
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Trebon Czech Republic- 2 days

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As I sat at the bus station all alone, with nobody to check if I was in the right place, I had plenty of time to sit and think. It’s so interesting travelling alone in a completely different environment to the norm. It takes you outside the comfort zone and yet somehow made me less fearful. If the bus doesn’t come, there will always be another, or at worst, a taxi. We worry so often unnecessarily.  Anyway, my Flix  bus did come and I had a great trip to Trebon. I’m travelling in style since my experience on my first bus journey of my large neighbour nodding off and flopping over to my shoulder! Now, for about 8 dollars, I book the seat beside me. It’s fantastic and not so extravagant. As before, the landscape is primarily agricultural, with plenty of different birds of prey and a number of deer, who suddenly peer out of the wheat or barley fields. My accommodation is undoubtedly the best so far and not expensive considering that a large breakfast is included. What a cute littl...
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