the things i love. (and some that i just think are funny)

As my time here comes to an end, I've been thinking a lot about what images will be conjured up in my mind when I think of Brno, Czech Republic. While it is not easy to capture the complete essence of this place, I have made an effort over the past week and a half to collect photos of things that stand out as being "typically czech" I will do my best to explain them, but know that sometimes, even an explanation falls short. I would like to say, as a sidenote, that none of what I put in this post is meant to be critical or mocking the Czech Republic. They are simply cultural differences that I will never understand, and as a result, appear humorous to my naive American mind. That being said, join with me as I piece together the Czech Republic I have come to know and love.


Flower shops EVERYWHERE. with beautiful, fresh, FRAGRANT flowers!

Czech families. The children ride tricycles around. The mothers are the most talented women ever (think double stroller and a tiny czech woman hefting it up onto the tram without missing a beat) and they wear those crazy czechered pants.

the active older generation (this lady made it to the top of the vinarska hill with her cane!)

Little old ladies with brightly colored hair. This one has bright red, but I've seen purples, pinks, greens and blues. Anything goes!

Public Transportation! (slash, also being able to walk anywhere)


The MulHawk. 'nuff said.

Old men. they are so stinkin cute!


There are several other things, I just haven't been lucky enough to catch them with my camera. Also, I'm getting really sleepy and my "Day of Lasts" begins in 1 hour. :(

I will really miss it here, but I am getting more and more excited to see life on the other side. :)