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TR A VEL

Being Czech

Photos and Feature by Eva Redding

The Czech Republic— dark and dreary, so to make this liquid gold has to be socks? Not a problem! You
this small, but mighty coun- them more enjoyable, live served in just the right mug, will most likely be offered a
try in the heart of Europe theatre, marionette shows, at an ideal temperature, with pair of house slippers. And
has always been a center of and art displays are plentiful perfect clarity and the right don’t worry, most households
culture, art, and music as and make the less desirable amount of frothy head. Plen- are stocked with multiple
well as a favored residence of winter days more cheerful. tiful pubs in every city, town, styles and sizes, so you will be
kings, royalty, and influen- Art can be found not only and village are there to assure sure to find the ones that fit
tial people of the world. Step through music and perfor- that beer is never more than just right.
aside Paris and London! You mance, but also through fine just a few steps away. Since And how about food? We
have received all the credit crafts such as the making of Czechs call it liquid bread, are definitely carnivores. Our
(even though well-deserved) jewelry, porcelain & glass, don’t be surprised to see some traditional Czech dishes are
for ages, but during the last which goes back many gener- drinking in the morning or prepared with pork, cabbage,
twenty years, tourism has ations. If you desire some- throughout the day. In fact, dumplings, and almost always
been booming, as people thing uniquely Czech, con- Czechs drink more beer per preceded by a soup. Soup
from around the globe have sider pink porcelain, jewelry capita than any other country selection is endless and varies
quickly discovered the land of made with Czech garnets, or in the world. You have proba- from a simple bread soup,
stories and spires. No wonder glass Christmas ornaments. bly heard of Pilsner? Yes, it is garlic soup to spinach soup
why some come to visit and If music ever stops run- uniquely Czech! all the way to a special event
never leave—even if only in ning in our blood, there is one Czech people are enthusi- soup such as beef consom-
heart or spirit. thing for sure—the beer will astic hosts that take hospitali- mé with hand-cut noodles.
There is a saying that never stop flowing. Beer— ty seriously. Whether you are Concerned that this type of
Every Czech is a musician. considered by many Czechs as hungry or not, be prepared heavy menu will bog you
Music has always run in our liquid bread, is the most trea- to be fed, but not before you down? Not to panic, as you
bloodstream. Concerts, sym- sured beverage of our society take off your shoes! That’s will be encouraged to wash
phonies, and operas are a way and is not to be taken lightly. right, we don’t wear shoes everything down with…?
of life. Winter months can be As true beer connoisseurs, in our homes. Holes in your You guessed it! Beer! But if

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