I had heard that Olomouc is the best kept secret in the Czech Republic. Let me be the first to confirm the rumors. Matt and I spent two snow-filled days walking through the town. We started by rubbing the turtle's head for luck, and it must have worked. A few hours later, we found a bar with a climbing wall. Apparently they don't see the danger in combining extreme physical activity, heights, and alcohol. Matt obviously felt at home because he walked into the bar and said, "What's goin' on, guys?" to two confused Czechs sitting on the stools. I had to remind him about the Tower of Babel. Olomouc's Cafe 87 serves a "world famous" chocolate pie. It's nice when towns claim a famous dessert... you have to try it.
We also enjoyed Moravian food and the art gallery. The astronomical clock in town rivals Prague's. Under Communism, all of the saints were turned into workers. It's a chilling reminder of their recent history. On Monday, we took a walking tour of the town. Our guide was from Australia but has called Olomouc home for over five years. He was a charming man with an obvious passion for the town. He kept giving me excuses to return.
I had heard that Olomouc is the best kept secret in the Czech Republic. Let me be the first to confirm the rumors. Matt and I spent two snow-filled days walking through the town. We started by rubbing the turtle's head for luck, and it must have worked. A few hours later, we found a bar with a climbing wall. Apparently they don't see the danger in combining extreme physical activity, heights, and alcohol. Matt obviously felt at home because he walked into the bar and said, "What's goin' on, guys?" to two confused Czechs sitting on the stools. I had to remind him about the Tower of Babel. Olomouc's Cafe 87 serves a "world famous" chocolate pie. It's nice when towns claim a famous dessert... you have to try it. 
We also enjoyed Moravian food and the art gallery. The astronomical clock in town rivals Prague's. Under Communism, all of the saints were turned into workers. It's a chilling reminder of their recent history. On Monday, we took a walking tour of the town. Our guide was from Australia but has called Olomouc home for over five years. He was a charming man with an obvious passion for the town. He kept giving me excuses to return.
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I laughed out loud on the reference to "tower of Babel". Looks like fun!
Yay to snowy days and lucky turtles. It is so great to see you two together. So much fun. I love you both.
What a great picture of the 2 of you!!! I love snow!!
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