I'm Krumov-ing It!

Hi all,

Seth here, writing my first blog entry. As you can see I have grown some silly facial hair. I was inspired by the great Jewish philospher Hillel--if not now, when? So, we are about t0 leave Prague. First of all, I must thank David Chacon, who graciously hooked us up with our host Richard. And Richard for housing us of course. It has been such an amazing stay.

So, today we had an adventure. We convinced our new friends--two Irish guys and a Candian who we met on the train ride from Berlin to Prague--to join us in renting a car and driving to Czecy Krumlov. Rick Steves said that if you see only one city outside of Prague, see Krumlov.

The rental car agent smirked as he handed Sean the keys. "You guys got the mini-porsche."

Here is said Porsche

along with Warren, Cormac and Cami. You know the two studs in the front. The Chevy Spark has .8 liters of raw power. Manual transmission and manual airconditioning (open windows, stick head out). Warren, the tallest of us five, ended up in the middle seat in the back. All the foreigners managed to fall asleep on the drive over as Sean and I enjoyed the countryside. Sean, by the way, is a rock star driver, weaving his way in and out of the streets of Prague. I am not quite the best navigator. ("That street doesn't exist! Where the hell is Czarlkyts!). Somehow we managed to get on the highway, where we learned that Czech drivers have a death wish and no highway patrol. They were going at least ninety on two lane roads and we were passed by everyone but the scooters. Granted, we pushed the Spark to it's limit and it only got up to about 70...downhill, windows up, pedal to the floor.

We made it to Krumlov cramped and hot, but ready for our day. It was a beautiful small town, much like Prague but quieter and quainter. We sat down by the small river that runs through the town and had some more delicious delicious pivo (Czech beer). I don't think I will ever be able to drink Budwiser again. I ordered the smaller size and felt a little silly. Here's the bar and the beer (only 1 dollar!)

We took Rick's recommended tour and enjoyed the beautiful day. The ride home was smooth, I redeemed myself with improved navigating skills, and we dropped the Irishmen off at the train station and Cami at her hostel. We hope to meet up with them again in Croatia. So here's one final picture of Prague's beautiful church for your enjoyment.