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Month: July 2016

Lovely bodies

Lovely bodies

The dynamic duo loved Lake Lipno so much they went there again today. This time they parked just outside Frymburk, a pretty little town which, like Horní Planá, is directly on the lake, and they hopped on the bikes there. The cycling paths are superb – wide and perfectly smooth. My little bird brain finally came to the conclusion that they are such good quality in order to accommodate the hordes of in-line skaters. Ice hockey and ice skating are…

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Snaking along the lake

Snaking along the lake

After a foggy night and a rather damp morning, the weather finally started to brighten up considerably today. His Lordship gleefully announced that the campsite owner had promised ‘tropical temperatures’ from now on. Her Ladyship therefore grudgingly consented to set off with him on a drive/cycling trip to Lake Lipno. But not before packing enough rainwear, wool socks and fleece jackets to last a week’s hiking trip in the Scottish Highlands. I somehow suspect that she didn’t quite believe in…

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Czech mates

Czech mates

Her Ladyship was growling for her breakfast this morning and sent His Lordship off on a hunting/gathering trip. He duly hopped on the bike and returned shortly afterwards with an impressive haul: three bread rolls, one poppy seed pastry (we are in poppy seed country here), four nectarines, a packet of butter and a fine lump of pâté. All for the princely sum of €3. We certainly won’t go hungry – or broke – in this neck of the woods!…

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On the road again

On the road again

These rotten Oldies have spent the last week running around sorting out various vehicles and left me all alone on the window sill, staring out at the roadworks and the rain. It’s amazing – every time it rains heavily, the local river turns to chocolate! The Wingless Wonders have finally got their wheels sorted and we’re away! I’m looking out the window again, but this time at least I am moving. Northwards, by the looks of it, and oh oh,…

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Pokin’ around in Graz

Pokin’ around in Graz

Visiting Graz Graz is a city full of culture. In fact, it was European Capital of Culture in 2003. It offers enough museums, galleries, theatres, and opera houses (ok, well, just one opera house) to make your head spin. So where do my owners go first thing this morning? To the Puntigamer brewery. Not that I am complaining, mind. The beer does taste better at the source and the food in the brewery restaurant is excellent. I think we are…

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