The Czech elections 2014 seem to be summing up the general mood of the whole world concerning politics. Graphically, at least. As I don’t understand Czech well enough to follow the TV debates, and don’t own a TV to watch … Continue reading →
All of my experiences with Czech hospitals have been fantastic – they got my appendix out before it killed me, took magnificent care of Our Lass when Our Kid was born and sent an ambulance for him in five minutes … Continue reading →
Oh boy, what a day! Just like being a kid again! After 3 years of living in Ostrava, I’ve finally made it to NATO Days! A day of gettin’ up close an’ pers’nal with a whole bunch of mind-numbingly destructive … Continue reading →
What a nasty surprise lay in wait for me and Our Dog at the end of a hard stomp from Zatiší the other day. The pub was shut! I mean, not any old pub but THE pub. Myslivna. The pub … Continue reading →
This is yet another thing on a long list of things that I would never have even heard of without good local friends. It also proved to be a rather intensive weekend Czech course…. Having had an invite for the … Continue reading →
Our Dog, trying to decide if the river is a good enough vintage for her. What a surprise, boys and girls! A warm day and beautiful sunshine. I decided after a few chores to take the dog for a stroll … Continue reading →
The other morning I woke up to the realisation that autumn is upon us. It was 5 in the morning and dark, after I had dragged myself from my pit and peered out of the … Continue reading →
Although it all started innocently enough, it soon became apparent that this was to be no ordinary gig in the park. The air smelled of strange madness and undisciplined drinking, the natives had long since left restlessness behind and entered … Continue reading →