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A Baron	05 November 2003
Stayed at Grand Zvon - Ceske Budejovice, Czech Republic.
Ceske Budejevice is a very historic town with a wonderful baroque centre but indifferent soviet era suburbs. The famous Budvar brewery was a bit of a disapointment however - tour given was perfunctory and only in Czech ( due to the off - season )but the brewery pub was cosy. Dining out etc, is far cheaper in CB than in Prague although much less English is spoken - no problem if you are resonably self confident. Try the Maly Pivovar (turn right and right again form the Grand Zvon) - the downstairs pub has excellent food and superb beer as it is run by the Budvar Brewery. CB is an excellent base to visit Cesky Krumlov (31Km) which has a excellent castle (with a bear pit containing three Russian bears), cobbled streets, etc - looks almost too perfect. Don't bother with a guided tour or a bus from CB - take the very friendly and charming local train from CB to CK (1 hour - US$3 return) and find your own way around CK. If you like Czech beer ( and who doesnt?) try the little workman's buffet on the platform at CK station whilst you wait for the last train back to CB (6 pm) - a 0.5 litre Pilsner is just US$ 0.50. No one speaks English but so what? If you like beer, you are an honorary Czech!