Summer Breezes

Summer 2011 has just flown by. It has been full of planning, thinking, worrying, celebrating and being.

Some of the things I've neglected to post in the past 2 months are:

1. Čestr Ambiente Restaurant: In one word is YUM! This is no place for vegetarians. It is a steak house that specializes in locally produced foods and high quality service. It is mid-price, so the perfect place to celebrate a special occasion when you want to splurge out a little.

2. Třebič. A little town with a little river and a big history. The old Jewish town is protected by UNESCO and gives a peak into the lives of inhabitants at the turn of last century.

3. Hořovice. I've heard that there are more than 500 castles and chateaus in the Czech Republic, and Hořovice is proof that they will sneak up on you. What a lovely chateau with lovely gardens hidden in the midst of a tiny town just a short drive into the countryside.

4. Sazava monestary, Krakovec castle ruin, and Zbiroh chateau. Honza and I love our drives. And a few weekends ago we did just that. We drove off explore little places we'd never been before. Zbiroh chateau was such a surprise! It is a beautifully renovated property with lots of walking trails that would be the perfect place to spend a romantic day away. Krakovec is a castle ruin where we waited out a thunderstorm. The rain pounded all around and we stood in the crumbling tower and enjoyed the wonder. Sazava monastery is one of the oldest established religious institutes in Central Europe. It is peace on earth.