As I write this, the Mach family is in the midst of packing up their belongings in Velke Porici to move to this apartment in Hronov, which is apparently only a two minute walk from school. It makes my commute next year much more simple, but Honza (the casual form of Jan) assures me that he and his family are looking forward to living there upon their return because it is a much nicer apartment. I will try to return the favor by finding a place for them to live in Junction City next year, but I am less thrilled about living so much closer to school when I get back. Oh well!
I was amused and pleased when Honza included this photo in one of his recent emails. He says that this is quite a nice wine shop and is located very close to the new apartment. He encouraged me to frequent it when I arrive--I have no trouble imagining that I will!
It is often said that European cities have a picturesque quality rarely matched by anything here in the New World. Photos like this certainly seem to reinforce that--I am very interested to learn more about the history of Hronov. The retaining wall along the river here seems like it could date back several centuries.
I think I won't have too much trouble feeling at home in Hronov. With these kinds of views and a population comparable to Junction City, I hope to settle in quickly. That, of course, remains to be seen . . . .
As I write this, the Mach family is in the midst of packing up their belongings in Velke Porici to move to this apartment in Hronov, which is apparently only a two minute walk from school. It makes my commute next year much more simple, but Honza (the casual form of Jan) assures me that he and his family are looking forward to living there upon their return because it is a much nicer apartment. I will try to return the favor by finding a place for them to live in Junction City next year, but I am less thrilled about living so much closer to school when I get back. Oh well!
I was amused and pleased when Honza included this photo in one of his recent emails. He says that this is quite a nice wine shop and is located very close to the new apartment. He encouraged me to frequent it when I arrive--I have no trouble imagining that I will!
It is often said that European cities have a picturesque quality rarely matched by anything here in the New World. Photos like this certainly seem to reinforce that--I am very interested to learn more about the history of Hronov. The retaining wall along the river here seems like it could date back several centuries.
I think I won't have too much trouble feeling at home in Hronov. With these kinds of views and a population comparable to Junction City, I hope to settle in quickly. That, of course, remains to be seen . . . .
1 comment:
Hi Kristi,
Looks very old world...for what I was looking on the map you will very close to Munich Germany and Poland.
Man, would I like to make a site seeing trip through that area...just costs to darn much.I've got your blog logged in here so I guess I'll have to see it through your eyes. So take lots of pictures and go everywhere.
love to ya
unky Scott
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