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We've taken a quick surprise detour to visit my cousin Victoria in the university town of Krakow for a few days. Staying here in her apartment (which she claims is old and run down but I think is beautiful and huge) i thought I'd let you all in on some of the places that we've stayed in our travels. Just so you don't get the impression that we're constantly homeless
Hostels are actually pretty well kept, and some of the smaller ones tend to be quite homey. The one that we stayed at in Olomouc was much more laid-back and quiet than Hostel 99 in Cesky Krumlov (site of the horror movie 'Hostel'). So the Olomouc one, called Poet's Corner had communal, family-like atmosphere. Heres a view of the common room which could probably pass for tea-room in an old folks home or something. Relaxing...
Just below is a picture of the snore machine, otherwise known as "dzido's bed". Bunk beds are
always fun, especially if you get the top one and forget where you are in the middle of the night. I kinda wish i still had a bunk bed at home
Finally, from that same hostel, we had a fantastic view of the main cathedral in teh city and the countryside. Here it is...
So as you can see, its not that horrible to live sans maison in Europe. Well, I say this now, but the Pamplona Bull festival is one that has been booked for months. Once we get there, I may post a new series of pictures showing the benches/sidewalks that we might sleep on. Just kidding! Or am I? Sign in some more and see!
PS - Paul's blog has a great account of the festival we ran into in Olomouc, it was pretty cool. Check it out!
We've taken a quick surprise detour to visit my cousin Victoria in the university town of Krakow for a few days. Staying here in her apartment (which she claims is old and run down but I think is beautiful and huge) i thought I'd let you all in on some of the places that we've stayed in our travels. Just so you don't get the impression that we're constantly homeless
Hostels are actually pretty well kept, and some of the smaller ones tend to be quite homey. The one that we stayed at in Olomouc was much more laid-back and quiet than Hostel 99 in Cesky Krumlov (site of the horror movie 'Hostel'). So the Olomouc one, called Poet's Corner had communal, family-like atmosphere. Heres a view of the common room which could probably pass for tea-room in an old folks home or something. Relaxing...
Just below is a picture of the snore machine, otherwise known as "dzido's bed". Bunk beds are
always fun, especially if you get the top one and forget where you are in the middle of the night. I kinda wish i still had a bunk bed at homeFinally, from that same hostel, we had a fantastic view of the main cathedral in teh city and the countryside. Here it is...
So as you can see, its not that horrible to live sans maison in Europe. Well, I say this now, but the Pamplona Bull festival is one that has been booked for months. Once we get there, I may post a new series of pictures showing the benches/sidewalks that we might sleep on. Just kidding! Or am I? Sign in some more and see!
PS - Paul's blog has a great account of the festival we ran into in Olomouc, it was pretty cool. Check it out!
posted by Dzido at
10:44 AM
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Prague, Krumlov, Krakow....bringin back the memories! We ate at a restraunt in Krakow called Chlopskie Jadlo, it was really good, had something call Shmalitz (Dzido, I'll let you figure out what I'm talking about..something like pork fat in fat with spices...maybe all deep fried)
Anyways, in celebration of your great trip so far, I think I'll tap a keg...
Take care guys,
~stack
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Anonymous, at 11:15 AM
haha pork fat in fat! i love that stuff
We're trying to retrace the historic steps of "Stackhouse and Two" and see what kind of damage you guys caused
As for the keg, we'll see if we can get back to krumlov for another wednesday. And also, send us some. In an envolope?
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Dzido, at 2:06 PM
Can't wait to see pictures from Krakow. Don't you agree that Krakow (and Victoria)is beautiful? The game between Poland and Germany was pretty tence, ehhh? I was "watching" it at my work - actually I should say "I was reading about the action, minute, by minute" on the screen of my computer. Really cool! I just pressed the bottom - read about the game LIVE and presto I felt like watching the game.
ps. I sent you an e-mail too.
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