Sea of Pink (and White too)

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Up Close and Personal

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A Poppy Above the Rest

Near Kokorin, Czech Republic © www.uncorneredmarket.com  

Lednice Chateau in Moravia, Czech Republic

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Liberation Day in Plzen, Czech Republic

We have no idea where all these classic American cars are the rest of the year, but on May 8th, the main square in Plzen is filled with them.Liberation Day (World War II) is celebrated a little differently in Plzen than in other parts of the Czech Republic. American troops freed Plzen from the Nazis, while Prague and other areas were freed by Soviet troops. The folks in Plzen celebrate the day and honor American troops with a model American army camp, a show of classic and antique American cars, country music, and a show of American and Czech flags flying everywhere. As an American, it's quite moving to see.© www.uncorneredmarket.com  

Take Me Gnome

Czech borderlands, the domain of Vietnamese junk shops, are bursting with gnomes, trucs, baubles, knick-knacks and trinkets. Desolation defines this infrequently-used border crossing between the Czech Republic and Austria, thus the perpetual 60%-off liquidation sale. Who knew Austrian demand for this stuff was so high?© www.uncorneredmarket.com  

Karlovy Vary (Carlsbad)

Karlovy Vary, a spa town known for its curative waters, also plays host to a growing annual international film festival. © www.uncorneredmarket.com  

Cesky Krumlov

Yep, another postcard shot of Cesky Krumlov. Sky was blue, day was beautiful. Couldn't resist.© www.uncorneredmarket.com  

Red Sky at Night

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Pho - Vietnamese Soup in Prague

One of the many pho stands at Prague's Vietnamese market in Malesice. Having spent a month in Vietnam earlier this year, we can attest that this pho is pretty authentic. Make sure you ask for a plate of fresh herbs.  

Vietnamese Market in Malesice, Prague

This isn't Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City. We frequented these markets to stock up on Thai curry pastes, fresh Thai basil and cilantro, and to get our fill of large bowls of pho. Dan became such a regular at one food shop that when he'd walk in, the woman would ask what he was cooking that day and would give advice on ingredients and recipes.© www.uncorneredmarket.com  

Fresh Greens

Yes, this is still Prague. The Vietnamese market is the place to go for hard-to-find ingredients like Thai basil and Asian eggplants.  

Vietnamese Market in Prague (Malesice)

Vietnamese Market in Prague (Malesice)  

Pruhonice Tulip Festival - Czech Republic

Wandering in Kokorin - Czech Republic

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Krivoklat Castle - Czech Republic

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This is Serious Work

Parade in Karlovy Vary during the annual film festival. Czech Republic.  

Valley in Sumava, Czech Republic

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ill; downcast (Part 1 of 2)

nemocný; deprimovanýPhotograph taken in Cesky Krumlov, Czech Republic.© www.uncorneredmarket.com  

Sumava, Czech Republic

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Vrsovice at Night

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Prague Castle from Vinohrady

Individualist Tulip

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Dusky View

Lednice, Czech Republic

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