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“On this May 1st ten countries join the EU in a beautiful day throughout Europe” says the radio, whilst outside a Czech rainstorm batters the half open window.
My 9.00 lesson was cancelled this morning so I hung around town, then went over to the old flat, where Ivana had invited me over to cook curry for a few friends. It was meant to be lunch, but delays … Continue reading
“My neighbours they tell me you had a woman in the house. “um…… yeah. … … Is that not OK?” “Is she a good person? “Um….”
Today I have been plied with free alcohol, maybe not the best of ideas before work. I have also realised I am pretty much addicted to chlebičky from two lahudka in particular, in particular the sýrový and krabem masem versions. … Continue reading
Went into the office today and was offered another 3 classes, which is good, but starting at 8am, which is not, will think about it. I’m living in an actual house, eating actual food, getting up in the actual morning, … Continue reading
The trouble with living in Horni Pocernice is that I have to leave the Blind Eye by 11.54pm, not 12.00am as I had previously thought. Last night the 12.07 tram took me to the metro just in time for me … Continue reading
The Czech republic is currently the host of the world Ice Hockey championships, of no natural interest to an Englishman like myself who doesn’t even understand the rules. It happens, though, that the C&B is full of Finns, come to … Continue reading
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The weekend is back. I got drunk again, insulted some Jolly Backpackers, did all the usual shit. Ate parek v rohliku, drank free coffee, snuck into the house at 6am and did naughty things. Tonight will be the same again.
Feeling a little better, and the week’s serious work over, I have been attempting to lay back, with little success, though the days are already as hot as August in English. Went to the Park Cafe in Riegrovy Sady, where … Continue reading
