We drove through Vrchlabi (within walking distance of the campsite) and up to the ski resort of Spindleruv Mlyn. This mountain range forms a border between Poland and the Czech Republic and its possible to walk over the mountains into Poland from here. In theory, it is possible to drive over the border and we had intended to drive up to the village on the border but found that the road was blocked. It appears that, being a National Park, they restrict the vehicles that can use the road – buses ran up to the village but private cars were not allowed. Spindleruv Mlyn was a pretty village but was a relatively modern ski resort with many apartments, ski chalets and hotels being built. We took a walk all around the village and then looked for somewhere to eat. There was an incredible choice of places and for 99 kc (Czech Koruna – crowns), approx. £2.70, we could, in one place have a ham baguette or, in another, a three-course meal. Surprisingly we chose the three-course meal and very good it was too.
We call in for supplies at the Plus supermarket in Vrchlabi and then returned to the campsite to continue our glider watching.
In the evening I persuaded Jane to play tenpin bowling. The campsite bar and restaurant had two alleys in addition to a number of pool tables – plenty to keep glider pilots, campers and, I suspect, skiers in the Winter, occupied in the evenings or on inclement days. For approx. £5.50 we had use of an alley for one hour and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. I can't remember how many years it has been since I went bowling but I can confirm that it is definitely much easier than skittles. If I managed as many floppers (strikes) and spares in skittles as I achieved in tenpin bowling this evening, I would be absolutely delighted. And with skittles you had three throws rather than the two in tenpin. I always find with skittles that I am very skilful at steering the balls straight through the gaps between the pins, something that is fortunately not possible with tenpin.
Photos: A view up the river at Spindleruv Mlyn.
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I have been following your travels (in reverse order), and wondered whether it would be possible to include a map (or several maps) tracing your itineraries since 2007.
Not at the moment - I haven't got the time or the tools! However it is a good idea and we have it all marked on our road atlas. I will try to add the map as a postscript after we return - check the site again in early November. I did find another site that allowed you to draw a map as you travelled but it wasn't as good in other ways.
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