Back from being away

Just got back from holidays this morning, feeling a bit groggy because of the long drive back overnight and the being awake since yesterday morning, but I had the most wonderful time and made great pictures. I will show some here on my blog. I went to the Czech Republic, but as I live in The Netherlands myself, it's not as far as it maybe sounds to some of you. We stayed in South Bohemia, a beautiful region of the Czech Republic, with large woods, medieval towns and castles everywhere. 







Above: Cesky Krumlov





Above: Ceske Budejovice



Above: Mural near our vacation house







Above: Landscape, seen from the car


Above: Tabor

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  1. Phyllis @Around the HouseAugust 3, 2013 at 10:42 PM

    Your pictures are amazing, wish I were there for a visit too...what a charming place to spend some time, thanks for sharing those beautiful pictures...

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    1. LizAugust 4, 2013 at 10:44 PM

      Thanks! The town of Cesky Krumlov is very photogenic, so it isn't that hard to take nice pictures :-).

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  2. Vickie @ makingoursustainablelife.comAugust 13, 2013 at 4:08 PM

    Beautiful pictures! I'm glad you had a good time!

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  3. Lydia from Lydia's Flexitarian KitchenAugust 13, 2013 at 6:52 PM

    Lovely photos. I have never thought about visiting that part of the world. I may have to rethink that :)

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    1. LizAugust 13, 2013 at 10:20 PM

      Thank you, Lydia! It's really beautiful over there!

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  4. The Cottage Market {Andrea} ♥August 16, 2013 at 1:13 PM

    In one word...AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! TFS...hugs...

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  5. mail4roseyAugust 19, 2013 at 3:08 PM

    We visited once on a whim, and it turned out to be one of THE very best places we've ever gone. Thank you for sharing your awesome pictures! I saw this linked at Judy's Creative Monday hop and had to come take a look. :) I'm your latest follower.

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    1. LizAugust 20, 2013 at 12:03 AM

      Thanks for following me! I really loved South Bohemia, too! Even am a bit homesick for the place, haha! Maybe I will go back some day.

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  6. Susie @BowdabraAugust 23, 2013 at 11:02 PM

    What great photos and holiday! Thanks for sharing them with us in the Bowdabra Crafty Showcase! We all loved checking out your post!

    Don't forget that the new showcase is open from Fri. midnight--Thur. noon!

    Susie @Bowdabra
    http://www.bowdabrablog.com

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