Visit to Cesky Krumlov

One of the activities of the arrival training was a visit to Český Krumlov, a lovely city, a World Heritage Site since 1992, which does not surprise me. It is amazing how the city conforms to the around of the meanders of the Moldova river, the same that happens after by Rosemberk, the small town with great history where we stayed.

The way to know the city could not be better, since one of the highest view of the city our trainers said to us to make groups, they gave us a map of the city and a few questions, we also had to take a photo of a fridge of a home and then according to the group a photo of the highest part, more low, more beautiful Český Krumlov etc. , in this way and with a very simple activity, the trainers helped us to know the environment and the neighbors.

As for the time, we had two or three until seven in the evening to stroll along its streets and talk to the neighbors and the rest of visitors, is a very touristic city.

We know first hand how they live the Czechs in Český Krumlov, this helped us a lot at the end of the training to get an idea of the way of life, culture and the taboos of this country, as I said in the previous article the methodology used by the trainers I thought it was exceptional.

We were able to visit the castle, which is impressive but we did not pay for the entire visit, by what they told us not well worth it, the only thing the views from the towers. In the pit of the castle there are bears that can be viewed by entering the site, we did not have the luck to see them and I am glad I am not very fond of see confined animals like in a zoo of Ostrava.

As I said to you is a very touristic city which implies many restaurants of all types, souvenir shops and so on, both workers in the local as the neighbors understand and in general will reply you in English without any problem, which is a great help taking into account how difficult it is understood in Czech. We could also see a wax museum, art gallery, at that time with an exhibition of abstract art and the truth, the simple fact of being able to walk through the historic center is enough.

A great visit accompanied by other volunteers, a perfect location to explore the city and get to know each other better! Just prior to leaving we walked into a small grocery store where we bought fruit and wine necessary for a good spanish Sangria, that night was very fun as well, but that is another story... :)))