On the road!

It's midwinter break around here, which means I have some time to travel. Budget and desire for some quiet time are keeping me here in the CR. I'm headed to Bohemia tomorrow morning with a couple of my teaching companions, Dave and Joe. We're going to Plzeň, home of the famous Plzeňský prazdroj aka Pilsner Urquell; Karlovy Vary, a trendy spa town where I'm told I will see Russian gangsters taking some time off; and Loket, a tiny medieval village with one of the few castles that are open to the public in the off-off season. Should be back by Thursday or Friday. Wish me luck!