A second helping of Cesky Krumlov

Only 4 short months separated our trips to whimsical Cesky Krumlov; we wrote about the first HERE in June. But with set 'o parents #2 in town, subsequent visits were on the menu. So serve up the sightseeing we did.

The place is so bleeping beautiful that it's hard to botch a weekend there!

First off, if you're a pension person, you must MUST stay with Gerta at - you got it - Pension Gerta. She is unendingly hospitable, reasonably priced and so accommodating. She'll pick you up at the train station, plant you in a clean little room, cook you a huge breakfast and encourage you to rest your tootsies in the garden out back. Unbeatable.

A visit to the castle is pleasant; this time we actually bought a ticket and went inside, though photos were outlawed in the period rooms. (Tour was about 12 bucks.)

Outside the castle, we visited the gardens and the open-air amphitheater, and we even saw a photo shoot.

We ate all over, but, honestly, our favorite food was at the entirely inexpensive Travelers' Hostel. PaPa W dug into the pork, cabbage and dumplings and Ma W crowed about the couscous with grilled vegetables and Camembert cheese. Likewise, we had delicious pivo (beer)  at the Eggenberg Brewery. A collection of Austrian men were there, singing song after pivo-soaked song. 

But mostly, we wandered. Past an art alley, below the castle, over the wooden bridges and through loads of shops. And more.

Hezky Cesky!