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10-OCT-2007

Turnov

Turnov, Czech Republic

This is the church on the main square in Turnov. I spent a couple of early evenings watching the activity on the square, as people left work, did their shopping, and walked their dogs. Just ordinary things as the sun set. Turnov seems to pride itself on its school for artisans, and on sports. Both are the result of its position near the mountains and the "rock cities."
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If you walk up to the steps in this picture, then go left up the street, after a few minutes you'll come to the Hotel Karel IV, which unexpectedly was the best lodging I found in the Czech Republic. It was inexpensive, had clean, spacious, very nice rooms (even in the "old" section), at least one staff member with very good English, and a nice Italian restaurant downstairs. The breakfast was uninspiring, but that was its only flaw. Plus- they have mountain bikes available for rent to guests, for only 100CzK/day (about $5).

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