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Last portion of the trip was two day trail Fimmvörþuháls heading between two glaciers. Initial ascent was quite easy, moving from Volcano Huts valley to the glacier field on the top. On open fields it started raining again and it kept on lava fields, ice and snow fields, and everywhere else. Fortunately near highest point of the trail there was a chalet. The shelter, some dry place without wind, and a bit of beer helped a lot. The other day was descent to Skogar winding around a river with many waterfalls. It kept raining all day, but vision of close end moved us through all day with a good mood. After tasting great fish&chips, enjoying thermal swimming pool at Hvolsvöllur, and day in Reykjavik we successfully finished this trip.
Mountains | Published: 28 Jan 2024
From series Iceland
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23 Sep 2022 - 28 Sep 2022
Primary purpose of London visit was nearby Warner Bros Studios with setup for Harry Potter films. Our kids are great fans of the series so despite quite high cost they really wanted to see that. Other draws were HMS Belfast, light cruiser from WWII or RAF Museum, city centre around Buckingham Palace, Borough Market for exotic food or Greenwich. All in all great four days in the area.
Misc | Published: 22 Jul 2023
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6 Aug 2022 - 13 Aug 2022
During covid depression we discovered nice Canada-style loghouse near Pocatky
town in Highlands region of Czech Republic. It is on the lakeshore and provides plenty of
nice areas around for bike trips, walking, running, or swimming. For a change this
was a "family vacation" and we enjoyed it as well.
Misc | Published: 16 Apr 2023
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27 Aug 2022 - 31 Aug 2022
Travel over mountain ridge close to Zell am See with our friends.
We spent two days camping on the ridge, we saw much cattle, horses
and beautiful views.
Mountains | Published: 5 Feb 2023
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1 Sep 2021 - 3 Sep 2021
From Orlik dam back to Hluboka. Castle Zvikov and back.
Water | Published: 24 Jul 2022
From series Vltava
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27 Aug 2021 - 31 Aug 2021
Houseboat at Vltava river. First part from Hluboka chateau to Orlik dam.
Water | Published: 19 Mar 2022
From series Vltava
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5 Jun 2021 - 6 Jun 2021
Two day easy water travel over river Thaya. Rather little water allowed our boys
to train how to control the canoe and improve in reading water.
Water | Published: 28 Sep 2021
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1 Apr 2021
With all lockdowns and quarantines we had to make a Hawai closer than it actually
is. The circumstances showed us what is really important - health, optimism,
strong nerves, family, friends, and ... internet.
Misc | Published: 1 Apr 2021
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29 Aug 2020 - 30 Aug 2020
Second time on Morava river, this time just our family. Much more water than
last time made the drive quite quick, so we camped about 8 kilometers futher
in nicer place with great buffet, nice water powerplant and friendly goat
Ruzenka. Boys get better in canoe skills and despite rainy weather at the start
it was really nice.
Water | Published: 27 Feb 2021
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26 Jul 2020 - 28 Jul 2020
Two families on nice trip over Raxalpe plateau. Overall 20 kilometers in two days
with sleeping on mountain chalet called Habsburghaus.
Mountains | Published: 13 Dec 2020
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11 Aug 2020 - 14 Aug 2020
After traverse over Rychlebske mountains we needed to recover and enjoy some
silent days without much effort. So we stayed four days on mountain chalet called
Paprsek (Lightbeam), doing small trips around looking for mushrooms, observation
towers nearby or swimming pool in one nearby village.
Mountains | Published: 1 Nov 2020
From series Rychleb mountains
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4 May 2020 - 9 May 2020
During march COVID-19 spread around in Czech republic and we went to lockdown.
In couple months we almost went crazy with home-teaching, homeoffice and everything
home. In may we decided to go to my parents cottage to at least get some fresh air.
It helped greatly and with some nice trips around we got together for another
par of the quarantine.
Misc | Published: 18 Oct 2020
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8 Aug 2020 - 11 Aug 2020
Since COVID-19 is everywhere, we tried to avoid people as much as possible.
There are a mountains following Polish-Czech border called Rychlebske hory. As
there are no chalets and the ridge is couple days walk, only people willing to
drag your baggage and tent go there, promising much less people than in other
areas. It turned out to be good choice and a lot of fun.
Mountains | Published: 12 Oct 2020
From series Rychleb mountains
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15 Aug 2019 - 18 Aug 2019
Moving forward to town of Oravice in area northern from Western Tatras. It sports
thermal spas, too. It also offered nice area for mountain hikes, with views to
rocky faces and a lot of nature wonders.
Mountains | Published: 19 Jan 2020
From series Slovakia
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10 Aug 2019 - 14 Aug 2019
First part of week-long holiday with kids in Slovakia. Starting with mountain trips
at Mala Fatra mountains and two nights at a chalet. Next stop was in thermal spa town
Besenova, sleeping in koliba (Slovakia traditional pub/accomodation) and some visits
to baths. Despite (or because of) pretty cold temperatures and rainy days, it was
memorable experience.
Mountains | Published: 18 Jan 2020
From series Slovakia
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24 May 2019
Alice usually organizes events for boys birthdays. This year was the most popular
theme computer game Raft, where players try to survive on open ocean from
whatever they can find in water. Both games included some ciphers, sport activities,
eating of cake and killing of the shark.
Misc | Published: 28 Sep 2019
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20 Jul 2019 - 22 Jul 2019
Nice trip with kids to one of the oldest town in Czech republic - Kutna Hora.
Alice picked nice "historical" camp for first night in village of Malesov.
Second day we hiked back to Kutna Hora, visiting cathedral of Saint Barbora
and unique ossuary - small church filled with human bones of all kinds, arranged
as decoration. Second night was in LEGO Museum hotel to great delight of our kids.
Misc | Published: 15 Sep 2019
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7 Aug 2018 - 10 Aug 2018
Second part of our week-long trip to Hungary and its almost-sea Balaton lake.
It was wonderful summer vacation with swimming in shallow waters of the lake,
melons, ice cream, camping, running and having fun. On the route back we visited
romantic castle of Sumeg and thermal baths at Mesteri.
Water | Published: 16 Feb 2019
From series Balaton | Hungary
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25 Aug 2018 - 26 Aug 2018
We planned a trip to Slovakia mountains, but as there was looming bad weather,
the final decision was to climb up Lysa hora (Bald mountain) in Beskydy range.
First stop was in climbing centre near parking lot. It was slippery, but nicely
empty area spanning between trees and offering many exercises. The mountain
itself is not very big, so we made it up in around two hours and slept in one
of the chalets at the top. Second day it was pretty rainy, but it just made us
to get back faster.
Mountains | Published: 27 Jan 2019
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4 Aug 2018 - 6 Aug 2018
The summer vacation with kids. We abandoned any plans to go anywhere too far and
picked close countries - Austria and Hungary for short road-trip. Packed with two
tents we did first stop in Marchegg for famous stork trails and second in
Mosonmagyarovar for thermal enjoyment and Hungarian cuisine.
Water | Published: 6 Jan 2019
From series Balaton | Hungary
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16 Jun 2018 - 17 Jun 2018
First introduction of our kids to inflatable boats and going down the river. Easy
Thaya river and one of its forks had nicely located camp in the middle of the journey,
where we slept in the tents. Combination of sunny weather and beautiful surroundings
turned out to be great way to spend weekend.
Water | Published: 19 Aug 2018
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11 May 2018
During the spring months of each year we celebrate birthdays of our sons -
Honza in April and Dan in May. As it became quite common here, we also invite
some of their friends for a party. Last year Alice prepared Fort Boyard based
on quite famous television competition. This year, boys requested Star Wars and
Minecraft theme respectively.
Misc | Published: 17 Aug 2018
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13 May 2018
Small family trip connecting three villages near Brno. Along the path were
many knowledge quiz questions and small challenges.
Misc | Published: 27 Jul 2018
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24 Aug 2017 - 25 Aug 2017
Final part of walk on Hardangervidda plain, slow descent within wonderful
landscape to Eidfjord valley. We found a camp on the shore where we stayed one
night. Finally we got a hot shower and nice fishy dinner. The next day we moved
with a bus to Geilo, town known for its skiing area. Also it is one of train
stops on the route from Bergen to Oslo.
Mountains | Published: 7 Apr 2018
From series Norway
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15 Dec 2017 - 18 Dec 2017
To avoid awful time before Christmas, advertisment, shopping, full city and
other related things we don't like, we fled to spend four days in snowy
mountains of Jeseniky. Skiing, running, making snowman, walking winter
landscape.
Mountains | Published: 25 Feb 2018
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19 Aug 2017 - 27 Aug 2017
Walking further westward through moon-like countryside, wrapped only with stones,
grass, valleys with water, and sheep.
Mountains | Published: 13 Jan 2018
From series Norway
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19 Aug 2017 - 27 Aug 2017
In central part of southern Norway, bordering to the north with railway between
Oslo and Bergen is largest mountain plateau in Europe. Elevation is slightly
above 1000 meters featuring rocky terrain on the north in area close to
Hardangerjøkulen glacier. More to the south it slowly changes to grassy
valleys with many lakes and rivers.
Mountains | Published: 19 Nov 2017
From series Norway
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15 Sep 2017 - 17 Sep 2017
Nice fall-weather trip to Jeseniky mountains. It did not disappointed and we
enjoyed a lot of fog, drizzle, random views, and water puddles.
Mountains | Published: 29 Oct 2017
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9 Jul 2016
Few pictures from airshow in Breclav. I took both boys to see exhibition of
military technology and aerobatics. Probably most interesting was static
display of Mil Mi-171 (Mi-8 derivative) which served in Afghanistan as
military transport.
Taking photos | Published: 28 Sep 2017
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9 Dec 2016 - 11 Dec 2016
Quick weekend before Christmas on empty ski slopes in Austria. Stuhleck is
about three hours drive from Brno, so we decided to escape pre-Christmas craziness.
Wonderful skiing was good reward.
Mountains | Published: 10 Sep 2017
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2 Jul 2017 - 9 Jul 2017
Our kids never saw any kind of sea, we never dared to travel that far. This one
had number of firsts - first flight, first sea swimming, first island. But above
that it was nice vacation that all of us enjoyed. Half was in Dubrovnik's
port Gruz, other half on close Elaphiti island called Lopud.
Water | Published: 3 Sep 2017
From series Croatia
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19 Jun 2016
Visit to Prague Air Museum in Kbely. It has host of aircraft from various epoch
of Czech and foreign aviation, ranging from early pre-WWI designs to relatively
modern supersonic machines from end of 20th century.
Taking photos | Published: 14 Aug 2017
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26 Aug 2016 - 28 Aug 2016
Last weekend of summer vacation. We spent three days in South Moravia area
called Pálava, known for wineyards, castles, and lakes. We did some swimming,
wine tasting and trips, but our kids especially loved our tent placement in
Apollo camp. We were next to fenced area with goats and sheep. Boys took some
of them for "theirs", gave them names and in every free moment they kept
feeding them.
Water | Published: 28 Jan 2017
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1 Oct 2016
Every year since 2009 we attended this traditional walk around Krtiny village.
As usually we went shortest of the routes, 10 kilometers. This time Sandra and Katy
joined us and we made the walk in great mood and in great weather.
Misc | Published: 1 Jan 2017
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6 Aug 2016 - 13 Aug 2016
Family vacation in a small hotel close to Krkonose mountain range with group of
friends. Each day we spent with a trip, for instance Snezka, the highest
mountain in Czech, ruins of Pecka castle, Safari in Dvur Kralove, or Zaly
observation point. Rest of the time filled with desk games, sports, good grub
and wine.
Misc | Published: 28 Oct 2016
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11 Jul 2016 - 16 Jul 2016
Alice was with boys on a kid camp in the valley of Thaya river. The camp was
strong reminiscence to communism era with only a few things that changed over
last 30 years. The theme was the Neverending story, with young hero Atreyu
they fighted the Nothing and helped to save Childlike Empress.
Misc | Published: 14 Aug 2016
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20 Jun 2016
One of largest zoo in Czech is in our capital Prague. Recently they had new
breed of young animals like buffalo, elephant, or anteater. An interesting part
was watching feeding of anteaters, with an inspection of the puppy.
Taking photos | Published: 31 Jul 2016
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6 Mar 2016 - 11 Mar 2016
Mountains | Published: 26 Mar 2016
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19 Dec 2015 - 22 Dec 2015
As usual we spent couple days out just before Christmas, to avoid all the chaos. During
that time it is great to skiing on empty slopes and enjoy deserted resorts. This time we
picked Dolni Morava area, in the valley under Kralicky Sneznik mountain. There was quite a little
snow, but it was really enjoyable time.
Mountains | Published: 26 Mar 2016
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3 Oct 2015
Seventh time at annual event in Krtiny village. It offers quite difficult
50 and 100 kilometers walks to those far more trained that we are, but for kids
the ten kilometer round is rather nice. We joined two other families and it was
good move. The kids were motivated and cheerful, and the trail was over before
we noticed.
Misc | Published: 31 Oct 2015
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28 Aug 2015 - 31 Aug 2015
Last weekend of the summer holiday. Our boys were telling us all the time that they
want to go out camping, so we decided to go down to Hungary and find a nice place to
stay with tents, enjoy last sunrays of the summer and have good time together. Alice
found a place called Lipot, close to the point where borders of Slovak, Hungary, and
Austria touch. In the town there were thermal baths, nice bakery with view to its
production line, and many nice places around. On the way back we visited Bratislava,
Slovak capital and exhibit dedicated to Titanic sinking and wreck exploration.
Water | Published: 30 Sep 2015
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1 Aug 2015 - 8 Aug 2015
Alice took our boys to a week-long camp on Highlands. This year it is third
visit and she thinks it is also the best one. The topic was fairytale of Seven
kingdoms, where evil wizard Černoděj took princess Jasněnka and shed a curse
on the Seventh kingdom. Kids were trying to set everything straight in string
of games.
Misc | Published: 6 Sep 2015
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30 Apr 2015
Our younger boy Honza loves animals. Mostly because of this we planned a train
trip to Vienna, capital of Austria, about two hours of ride. In one of defense towers,
built during WWII, there is large oceanographic exposition with sharks, rays, turtles,
octopusses and many other ocean animals. On our way back to train station, we also
spent few hours in Prater, the large and famous amusement park.
Misc | Published: 27 Jul 2015
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27 Jun 2015 - 30 Jun 2015
Few days spent in our favourite mountains, the Jeseniky in north of Czech. Last
year we did good walk of about 9 kilometers, so we wanted to stretch this
a bit more. In difficult weather (rain, fog) we managed to hike over
16 kilometers from Serak summit to our accomodation at Branna town.
Remaining part was much easier, we did few strolls around Branna, swimming at
pension pool, and visiting cake shop.
Mountains | Published: 26 Jul 2015
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20 Dec 2014 - 22 Dec 2014
In order to avoid christmas shopping hell and widespread tendency to spend the
nice time of the year with cleaning the house, we left for mountains, despite
apparent lack of snow there. First day was without snow - we went to a trip to
nearby woods. In the evening, it started snowing, so the following day we could
build a snowman, have many snowball fights and bobsleigh fun with kids. Last
day all snow melted and it was nice sunny when we were leaving.
Mountains | Published: 24 Jun 2015
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24 Aug 2014 - 30 Aug 2014
Originally Alice had plan to visit Carinthia area in Austria. There is
wonderful area surrounded by high mountains, made mostly from meadows, lakes
and nice villages. But because it takes amost 8 hours to get there, we looked
for a closer area in Austria - land around Neusiedler See. We travelled mostly
by bike with a trailer and a child seat, taking advantage of generally flat
terrain.
Misc | Published: 29 Nov 2014
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4 Oct 2014
Another traditional walk (we attended for six years already) near Krtiny town.
This time they returned to original route through Brezina and Bukovina, spanning
some 10 kilometers. Boys tried to sabotage the endeavour, but at the end they
walked most of the route of their own.
Misc | Published: 2 Nov 2014
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9 Aug 2014 - 16 Aug 2014
Alice with our boys were on kid camp for a week. The theme was
"Dragon's engine" and there was ton of funny games in nice highland
area near the town Křižanov. All along they have been following wizard
apprentice named Krišpín on his learning of spells and wizardry.
Misc | Published: 25 Oct 2014
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12 Jul 2014 - 14 Jul 2014
Our boys really wanted to go outdoors with a tent. Last year we were in thermal
spa in Slovakia and we enjoyed this a lot. So we decided on repeating it,
this time selecting other (much less famous) site.
Misc | Published: 25 Sep 2014
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7 Jun 2014 - 9 Jun 2014
Since our boys are finally getting age when they are able to walk, we decided
to try some mountains. Advertised for few weeks, Dan (age 5) was looking forward
and Honza (age 3) tolerated the intent. There is nice area in Jeseniky mountains,
so we went some 9 kilometers along the ridge. Turned out well, so next time we
can try something more difficult with them.
Mountains | Published: 8 Aug 2014
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20 Dec 2013 - 22 Dec 2013
We typically use similar recipe for preparation of Christmas - to leave to
some distant place in the mountains and do skiing and other winter joy. It is
pretty easy to avoid preparation stress, also there is very little people
in the mountains during that time. This year the weather did not promise anything
good, but we still went and did not regret at all.
Mountains | Published: 9 Feb 2014
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5 Oct 2013
Traditional walk around Krtiny village. We managed to push through two kids
despite all their resistance. Not terribly difficult physically, but needed
a lot of stubborness from us.
Misc | Published: 17 Nov 2013
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25 Aug 2013 - 31 Aug 2013
Last year we enjoyed brief visit to Sec dam area, so this year we decided to
try it again, this time for whole week. We hired a chalet with small boat and
spent time on trips, games, boat exploration of the dam, guitar play on
evenings and other nice activities. Despite few rainy days it was wonderfull
time.
Misc | Published: 28 Oct 2013
From series Sec Dam
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3 Aug 2013 - 10 Aug 2013
During August I had a week alone at home. Alice with boys went to family camp
at Krizanov, for games and a lot of interesting activities. The main theme
was "Sailors", moving around bunch of fairy-tale islands.
Misc | Published: 13 Oct 2013
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30 Jun 2013 - 6 Jul 2013
We spent whole week at Bozenov place, small camp close to Zabreh in Central Moravia.
This was mostly family entertainment, including bathing place, old castle, farm animals
and number of walks around.
Misc | Published: 17 Sep 2013
From series Bozenov
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21 Jul 2013
Weekend trip to Slovakia. They offer great range of thermal bath entertainment, so
we decided to spend time at pools and at the same time also try whether we can
go spend two nights in tents with kids. Turned out great - we had great time.
Misc | Published: 11 Sep 2013
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2 Sep 2012 - 8 Sep 2012
A week in highlands around town Svratka. Good family vacation with small trips
around our location, swimming pool and various playground loved by our kids. We
even managed some a little longer walks (around 7km) in rocky area called
Toulovcovy mastale.
Misc | Published: 26 Nov 2012
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4 Mar 2012 - 7 Mar 2012
One week that we spent in czech mountains. It came as surprise offer from
our friends who had booked accomodation, but the other couple cancelled
shortly before the trip. We accepted and never regret. It was rather easy
to take care about three small kids and at the same time get some nice
downhill skiing. We were also lucky for the weather. Alltogether wonderful
time.
Mountains | Published: 20 Aug 2012
From series Orlicke Hory
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28 Aug 2011 - 3 Sep 2011
One week of vacation in Hostyn mountains in the hotel Vsemina. Ad promised
swimming pool, outdoor activities and many children playground. We were a
little afraid how it goes, but it turned out very nice. Not too many people
were there and Dan was really happy, especially once we found trampoline. We
made couple of trips around the place, seen festival on Lukov castle and
visited Zoo in Lesna.
Misc | Published: 13 Dec 2011
From series Vsemina
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1 Oct 2011
Alice accepted difficult challenge, go to Kritiny walk with two small children. With great effort she succeeded and they all had been rewarded with certificate.
Misc | Published: 20 Nov 2011
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5 Jun 2011
Weekend trip to historical town of Dolni Kounice. Nice ruins of monastery Rosa
Coeli (Sky rose) and church of St. Antonin.
Misc | Published: 17 Sep 2011
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24 Jul 2010 - 31 Jul 2010
Nice week between rock towns of Broumov, Adrspach and Ostas. Hired a house in
Machov for walking and biking around. Seven adults for two children was very
good ratio, so everyone was able to rest.
Mountains | Published: 15 May 2011
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28 Jan 2011 - 31 Jan 2011
Four days spent on Highlands with Dan, our year-and-half old son. I made good
solo trip on cross-country ski, we've seen ski jump area located south of Nove
Mesto and made tons of sculptures out of the snow.
Mountains | Published: 18 Apr 2011
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2 Oct 2010
Last year we liked this event a lot, so we tried again. Main hike is
50 kilometers, but they also offer shorter routes for less trained and
families with small children. This time we changed stroller for child carrier
and take my brother and Alice's father with us. We had great weather and a lot
of fun.
Misc | Published: 28 Oct 2010
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2 Aug 2010 - 7 Aug 2010
Our vacation have changed since Dan was born. Basic constraints were two. The
place should not be very far, because we cannot handle the cry for more than
two hours. And good accomodation. Thus we have chosen Highlands, small
mountains about 70 kilometers from Brno. Biking and walking around, however
mostly from one sandbox to another, to keep Dan happy.
Mountains | Published: 17 Sep 2010
From series Highlands
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1 Feb 2009 - 31 Jan 2010
Since our son Daniel was born, there is not much time to do distant trips. But
just close to our house there is nice way called Sumbera, which can be easily
done with stroller. Photos are from several fall and winter walks.
Misc | Published: 9 May 2010
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21 Dec 2009 - 23 Dec 2009
First winter vacation with our little son. We invented new transport by using
top from stroller combined with sleigh. It worked quite well and enabled us
to make few round-trips in Highlands.
Mountains | Published: 24 Jan 2010
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3 Oct 2009
Inspired by Alice's friend we tried long march around the town Krtiny.
Longest distance of 50km was far out of our reach, so we went with pram
only a quarter -- 12km. It was difficult anyway, we partly carried our
son in hands, partly in the pram and only small portion we could overcome
by normal ride. The terrain was though -- rocky and hilly.
Misc | Published: 14 Oct 2009
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31 Aug 2009 - 4 Sep 2009
Our first vacation with recently born son Daniel. We carefully choose location
close to Brno where we live and picked nice hotel just next to Plumlov castle.
During the week we did trips around and visited cathedral in Olomouc as well as
hiked highest hill of Hana region - Velky Kosir.
Misc | Published: 9 Oct 2009
From series Plumlov
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11 May 2009
On May 11, 2009 was born our son Daniel.
Taking photos | Published: 11 May 2009
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