Over the centuries, it has been known by many names, including Breslau and Vratislav. Its abundant appellations are a prism which separates out a microcosm of Poland’s troubled history.
Wrocław is billed not only as the largest city in Western Poland and the capital of Silesia, but one of the oldest and most beautiful.
Malá Skála; Vranov Castle (Pantheon) as seen in tourist brochures. Unmodified, courtesy of Martin Veselka on Wikimedia, link to the licence here.
Squeak, squeak, squeak, squeak…
“Can’t you see the funny side?” I asked a rather grumpy Mark.
Children playing nicely can add to the ambience of a campsite. As we tucked into Frankie’s breakfast special on the terrace that morning, the sound of three toddlers enjoying the sandpit was a genuine pleasure. Kokořín had exceeded all expectations, although moving to a place called Český ráj – Bohemian Paradise had launched our hopes into the exosphere.