czech Tag Posts Index

Reflections on a Coin I Found

I found a ten-crown coin (about 0.5 USD). It wasn't the first time, and hopefully it won't be the last. But a flurry of thoughts crossed my mind that I'd like to

Recycled Monument / Recyklovaný pomník

This is a memorial to the victims of fascism, located in the town of Kamenický Šenov in northern Bohemia. The memorial is notable not only for its appearance but

Carps II (Kapři 2)

This is a follow-up to my article from yesterday. I am reflecting on various aspects of fishing in the Czech Republic, specifically in its capital, Prague. Today,

Carps / Kapři

Does this photo offend you? Why should it offend you? It shows a carp that is fighting for its life. More precisely, one that has just lost its fight for life. That's

Day 4 (and 5 and 6) - Toy Museum, large investments in southern Poland, Castle, stay in Poland | Dzień 4 (oraz 5 i 6) - Muzeum Zabawek, duże inwestycje na południu Polski, Zamek, pobyt w Polsce

Erratum to the previous part, as I forgot to finish the first sentence. Although the Czech Republic has legalized smoking weed, and you can buy it at pharmacies

My Actifit Report Card: July 17 2026

Dobrý večer s Actifitem. Dnes jsem se vydal daleko... Tak daleko, že tam nejezdí ani pražská MHD. This report was published via Actifit app (Android | iOS). Check

Polish Day in the Gardens / Polský den v zahradách

I don't know if all embassies in every country in the world do this. But it's true that the Polish Embassy in the Czech Republic organizes this event every year.

Day 3 - Walks, Museum, and Marijuana | Dzień 3 - Spacery, muzeum i marihuana

On the third day, the weather was still great, so we continued our walk through Harrachov and the surrounding forests. It was a bit chilly, but there was no wind,

Day 2 - Mumlava Waterfall and animal houses. | Dzień 2 - Wodospad Mumlavski i domki dla zwierząt.

At the end of the first day, while smoking a cigarette in the hotel smoking area, I saw on my phone that the good weather had ended and it would rain for the rest

This Flaming Boy | Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds

As much as I love music, it's not that often that a show impresses me on such a profound, almost disconcerting level. I've just had a tremendously pleasurable weekend

Slow Roast Days & Speaking in Tongues

The draft against my shoulders. The tickle of my hair against the nape of my own neck. Find ways to make life exciting even when I'm only myself. I've been thinking

Mini-Trip / Mikrovýlet

Sometimes you unexpectedly find yourself with a little free time. Go for a walk? Why not. Where haven’t I been in a long time? The psychiatric ward! I live about

Departure to Harrachov - Day 1 | Wyjazd do Harrachova - Dzień 1

Last year, we decided to visit the Czech Republic with my wife's father in 2026. Working on my book has limited my contact with most people, so it's time to start

Chlupáč's Museum of Earth History / Chlupáčovo muzeum historie Země

Last Saturday, Prague hosted its annual event—Museum Night. This was the nineteenth edition. My family and I decided to visit the museum mentioned in the title of

Klump?

Na začátku byla fotografie. Něčím zvláštní. Asi jen pro mě. To není tahle fotografie ... Nicméně mě dovedla k úvaze. Tahle to je ... Synek zas někde koncertoval.

Hartig´s Garden

After a very long time, I decided to contribute something to #wordlmappin again. I took just a short trip, literally a few kilometers from where I live. It only

Krátká úvaha

Ano, to je @kraki ... Nemám jeho souhlas se zveřejněním jeho fotografie. Jistě by nesouhlasil. Ale když někde veřejně vystupuju, tak se musí počítat s tím, že si

Старі щоденники. Десна. Дикий Карась

Всесвіт із першого разу обійняти не вдається: коли є Купол Зіркового Неба і Багряно-Туманний Світанок, - немає зв'язку із Глибинами Річки; коли ти в надії отримати

Těžký život průvodce Prahou

Je to už asi 14 dnů ... Žena mě poprosila, abych pro skupinu jejích přátel a kolegů uskutečnil komentovanou prohlídku zahrad Pražského hradu. Nakonec, proč ne? Svoji

Žibřid a jiné úvahy

Možná, že jsem cvok ... Nebo úchyl. Jak kdo chce. Ale v poslední době zpomaluji. Všechno. A víc se dívám. Nahoru, dolu, kolem sebe ... Čtu. Očítám. A všímám si věcí,