Central Europe 2019

C Krumlov is still gray and rainy. But the castle calls and we wonder about what is undoubtedly a picture perfect dream of a medieval city on better weather days.

A bear pit instead of a moat here – none to be seen and we wonder if they exist now…..

We behaved and I can’t show a photo of the most interesting part of the castle grounds – a baroque theater. Restored and fascinating use of illusion to create a 100 meter stage vision from 30 meters space. All run by two men under the stage, they used animals on stage and fire for special effects (that burnt down all but two such theaters in Europe). It was quite fascinating.

These are from a postcard……

We spent the day exploring with the views or shops obscured by our hoods and umbrellas.

Cozy dinner in our hotel. The best apple strudel ever!!

POSTSCRIPT

The sun shines on us and C. Krumlov as we leave! Had time for a walkabout before our departure. The sun makes a difference. As we drive out of town I even see a flotilla of rafts in the river.

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