The beer flows down the streets like wine and the women flock like the salmon of Capistrano

Back on the ol internet. I'm in a town in southern Bohemia called Chesky Krumlofv. It seems like one would be right at home here if the only alphabet they knew was from the letters "s" through "z". I can't seem to get a grip on how to pronounce anything. But THis area of the world is indeed called Bohemia which came from Boii hundreds of years ago. Now to be Bohemian meanis to have an unconventional lifestyle. I'm not sure yet how that came about but I'm still asking around. THe national dish here is called Beer. ITs a cold amber colored substance served in a glass that make you loose your balance and use the bathroom often. It is cheaper to by a liter of beer that a bottle of Coke so that is some indication of where the supply and damand is set. Sort of... But this town is another beautiful postcard scene. According to the Australian that runs my Hostel (Krumlof House mom and dad) the town is supposed to be below a thick blanket of snow this time of year. No snow though. I agree that it would be something out of a book to be able to do some ice skating on the frozen river and get some really nice photos too. There is a good amount of hot spiced wine to be found to warm up. THis town is asleep this time of year compared to the summer when its flooded by tourists. Its easy to feel a little lonely here compared to the buzz of Prague. Again, the old section of town is both beautiful but also the exclusive province of the tourists and the businesses that support them. Real life here exists in the plan towns to the outside of this beautiful jewel of mideval stone and nature. Not having my own wheels means that my travels are directed mainly toward train and bus stations. THere's not too many roadside mishaps that make for great story telling that I've had in the past. Hopefully I'll be able to rent a bicycle in Italy or Croatia where the weather is milder and get a little lost. As for now though, just working on my shutter speeds and f/stops. I'll be looking forward to hearing back from the friends and family. You stay classy San Diego..
-dave