![heading north from Cesky Krumlov...](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/66/607666/3/143327793.fLNqvSHn.jpg) heading north from Cesky Krumlov... |
![...through the fields and forests of South Bohemia](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/66/607666/3/143327794.qvpiBzZB.jpg) ...through the fields and forests of South Bohemia |
![we saw quite a few solar power installations](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/66/607666/3/143327795.JoMxtfID.jpg) we saw quite a few solar power installations |
![(and other uses for solar energy)](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/66/607666/3/143327796.qLZmyBLO.jpg) (and other uses for solar energy) |
![g4/66/607666/3/143327797.3dr75XK2.jpg](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/66/607666/3/143327797.3dr75XK2.jpg) |
![g4/66/607666/3/143327798.4KFc6yub.jpg](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/66/607666/3/143327798.4KFc6yub.jpg) |
![arriving at one of the old squares of downtown Pisek](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/66/607666/3/143327799.LBbizMzP.jpg) arriving at one of the old squares of downtown Pisek |
![we take a walk toward the Otava river](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/66/607666/3/143327800.UU9qEuEy.jpg) we take a walk toward the Otava river |
![g4/66/607666/3/143327801.DRMz3aJY.jpg](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/66/607666/3/143327801.DRMz3aJY.jpg) |
![the town hall dominates the old Great Square](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/66/607666/3/143327802.HIVfLmKF.jpg) the town hall dominates the old Great Square |
![g4/66/607666/3/143327808.ckfFRLwR.jpg](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/66/607666/3/143327808.ckfFRLwR.jpg) |
![a view up the Otava from Kamenny (Stone) bridge...](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/66/607666/3/143327803.UZIjFVhd.jpg) a view up the Otava from Kamenny (Stone) bridge... |
![...and down-river as well](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/66/607666/3/143327804.8hhh0H54.jpg) ...and down-river as well |
![the bridge dates from the 1200s and is the oldest surviving in Bohemia](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/66/607666/3/143327805.vylINSAd.jpg) the bridge dates from the 1200s and is the oldest surviving in Bohemia |
![g4/66/607666/3/143327806.ElOZDSuk.jpg](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/66/607666/3/143327806.ElOZDSuk.jpg) |
![the town's name derives from 'sand', still plentiful in the area](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/66/607666/3/143327807.G3vd07Tr.jpg) the town's name derives from 'sand', still plentiful in the area |
![g4/66/607666/3/143327809.rK3KYSlU.jpg](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/66/607666/3/143327809.rK3KYSlU.jpg) |
![g4/66/607666/3/143327810.ArXi5Drq.jpg](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/66/607666/3/143327810.ArXi5Drq.jpg) |
![now we are heading east along the Pisek-Tabor highway](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/66/607666/3/143327811.V5DQN1PM.jpg) now we are heading east along the Pisek-Tabor highway |
![here's the attractive small town of Bechyne](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/66/607666/3/143327830.AnC2Arvz.jpg) here's the attractive small town of Bechyne |
![g4/66/607666/3/143327831.YMTI2Hj9.jpg](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/66/607666/3/143327831.YMTI2Hj9.jpg) |
![and near Stadlec, we head off the main roads...](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/66/607666/3/143327829.eOb6Ozeq.jpg) and near Stadlec, we head off the main roads... |
![...to visit an historic chain bridge](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/66/607666/3/143327826.MKigaZGF.jpg) ...to visit an historic chain bridge |
![this bridge was moved here from its original position over the Vltava river near Podoli I](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/66/607666/3/143327828.Yo8XP7ia.jpg) this bridge was moved here from its original position over the Vltava river near Podoli I |
![it still serves today (if your car is very small!)](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/66/607666/3/143327827.0B4lrY1c.jpg) it still serves today (if your car is very small!) |
![now we have arrived in Tabor](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/66/607666/3/143327812.6IpTWTIQ.jpg) now we have arrived in Tabor |
![it's a very old fortified city...](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/66/607666/3/143327814.8TpDQXr5.jpg) it's a very old fortified city... |
![...famous as a Hussite stronghold of Jan Zizka in the early 15th century](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/66/607666/3/143327813.HMyT63tj.jpg) ...famous as a Hussite stronghold of Jan Zizka in the early 15th century |
![most of the central buildings date from the 16th century](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/66/607666/3/143327815.Rcz9jmLq.jpg) most of the central buildings date from the 16th century |
![g4/66/607666/3/143327816.dPpR9KAB.jpg](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/66/607666/3/143327816.dPpR9KAB.jpg) |
![g4/66/607666/3/143327818.PN9XisHF.jpg](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/66/607666/3/143327818.PN9XisHF.jpg) |
![g4/66/607666/3/143327817.GoWbdJFY.jpg](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/66/607666/3/143327817.GoWbdJFY.jpg) |
![away from the center, the streets are narrow and twisting](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/66/607666/3/143327819.2PKXknDg.jpg) away from the center, the streets are narrow and twisting |
![hmmm, still some property available](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/66/607666/3/143327820.5SueByS1.jpg) hmmm, still some property available |
![there are smaller squares as well up in the old town...](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/66/607666/3/143327821.1DvNqJ0p.jpg) there are smaller squares as well up in the old town... |
![...which has access to parkland along the river ringing the steep rocky fortifications](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/66/607666/3/143327822.q4bsApHh.jpg) ...which has access to parkland along the river ringing the steep rocky fortifications |
![g4/66/607666/3/143327823.Cj6esHAt.jpg](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/66/607666/3/143327823.Cj6esHAt.jpg) |
![pretty easy to get lost here...](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/66/607666/3/143327824.Edi2UV9O.jpg) pretty easy to get lost here... |
![...but it makes for a pleasant stroll regardless](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/66/607666/3/143327825.GoLPORar.jpg) ...but it makes for a pleasant stroll regardless |