Only an hours train ride southwest of Prague, you won't be disappointed with this idyllic setting.  Karlstejn Castle is perched above the town with the same name. 

Walk across the Berounka River and into town. 

Lined with shops, restaurants and quaint homes the main street through Karlstejn allows for a slow wander up the hill to the castle.











A large Gothic Castle founded in 1348 by Charles IV, it served as a place of safekeeping for his many treasures.  It is one of the most famous and frequently visited castles in Czech Republic.











On this particular trip we didn't go inside, but if you're going to hike all that way I suggest you do.


However, you won't be disappointed just taking in the view.


This is just one of the many beautiful castles that dot the Czech landscape.

Have you ever thought of Czech Republic being full of so many beautiful castles?

 You might know that I like to get off the beaten path.

The Prague Castle has some of it's own nooks where you can do just that. It is surrounded by gardens, a vineyard as well as a moat.

The Stag Moat (Jelení Příkop), is a natural ravine of the Brusnice stream, running alongside the castle.  Breeding of deer took place in this area in the 17th century, thus the name. 

Just steps away from the side entrance of the castle near the tram stop, can take you from the bustling tourist crowds to beautiful, quiet surroundings where you may only see another person or two.









Spires of St. Vitas Cathedral peeking through the trees.





The stream runs below you as you walk through the tunnel.

Daliborka Tower of the Prague Castle.



You can exit the way you came or through a tiny little path taking you back down to the Malostranska metro.

My friend, Mary Ann and I exited near the metro on this particular journey.


If you want to visit the moat this year, you'll have to hurry.  It's only open until October 31.  It will reopen April 1st.

The perspective of the castle, the beauty of the landscape and it's quiet location in the midst of the city make this walk so worth it!!

Have you visited the moat or like to get off the beaten path?

Linking up again with Bonnie, Camila, Jessi, and Amy for Travel Tuesday.

The front of the American embassy was equally filled with flowers, candles, tokens and notes of sympathy.

A book was set out in front of the embassy for people to sign expressing their love, sadness and prayers for the people of the United States.

It was so hard to be away, but I was so proud to be an American and so proud of my host country for the love and support expressed during the days and weeks that followed.

It's easy to go about our day as the years go by.  However, I don't think any of us will ever forget where we were or what we were doing on the day of September 11, 2001.

Tight passageways leading upwards through the rocks.

Taking us directly to these beautiful views!

Bohemia on Dwellable

One of the things I love about having lived in several different countries is exposure to the local foods and learning to make it.

I've decide to feature a few foods from each place that we've lived in our expat journey.  Here goes!

Russia

Vereniki

Salad Olivye (Potato Salad)

This is my go to potato salad.  Packed full of all kinds of veggie goodness!

Borsch

Some might be turned off by the beets or the color of this soup, but let me tell you.  There are lots of other flavors going on in there.  It is delicious with that dollop of sour cream!

I've made salad olivye and borsch a few times, but I've never taken photos.  In my google search I came across Natasha's Kitchen.  I fell in love with her blog and she graciously allowed me to use her photos.  Check out some of her Russian/Ukrainian dishes as well as much more!

Czech Republic

Czcch Goulash with bread dumplings

A bit different from the Hungarian goulash, but still so very tasty!  And a fun touch to be served from a pot like the one above.

Trdelnik

My favorite street snack!  A pastry cooked over an open flame on a round pin called a trdlo and once finished, rolled in cinnamon and sugar and sometimes almonds.


Spain

You learned from last weeks post how much I love churros!  I also have to add to the list.....

Paella

I fell in love with paella while in Spain.  So much so I knew I needed to learn how to make it!  I blogged about it here.

Austria

Nürnberger Sausages

Now, before anyone tells me "wrong country" I do realize the Nürnberger is from Nürnberg, Germany.   I have never been a big sausage fan.  They've always smelled good to me, but I never found one I liked until I discovered the Nürnberger rostbratwurst.  These little gems are sold all over the place and it was while living in Austria that I fell in love with them, therefore, I am sticking them under Austria.  I am so glad there is a store close by here in England that sells these!

Good ole Austrian market fare, homemade chips and pumpkin spread.


You don't find much pumpkin that is sweetened in Austria.  It's savory in the way of spreads and soups.  And the homemade chips (or crisps) are amazing!  Fresh and crunchy!

England
Cream Tea (scone, clotted cream, jam & tea) and Afternoon Tea are my favorite favourite meal in England!


Sandwiches, scones and dessert!  Yes, please!

What are your best or worst travel food experiences?
Share in the comments or join us by linking up.

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Each week Bonnie, Melanie and I feature a post from the previous weeks link up.  This week I'm featuring Foreign Geek's post about extending her family in a foreign country.  I absolutely loved reading about her experience and have had the pleasure of similar encounters in our travels.  Go check out her post and see how she spent time with a friend's family while traveling.

Want to join in our Travel Tuesday link up?

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