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I just wanted to let you all know that I have found a flat in Brno, and only yesterday did I sign the contract!! I am so relieved that it is all sorted out. The flat is in a very safe and green part of town. Up quite a large hill (good for the thighs I suppose) where there are great views of the city. It is a 2nd floor flat, with two bedrooms and very modern kitchen. The landlady lives on the ground floor, but she is a very cool older lady with contacts to the art scene in Brno and children about my age. Everything is in the flat, cutlery, pots and pans, and even bedding!! Quite the saving. The flat is 12000Kr a month, about 300 quid (150 each). A little more then I was hoping to pay, but I don´t mind, because it is so nice.

BECHEROVKA - LIVE FOR EVER

Another Saturday, and another excursion... This weeks trip was to a beautiful town of Karlovy Vary. Known for it´s healing spas, medicinal water and most importantly... the Becherovka museum. Having tried the healing water and felt sick, it was my only option to quench my thirst with a few shots of Becherovka. Its interesting stuff, made from over 100 herbs and spices it has a taste of christmas pudding about it. Goes beautifully with apple juice and it is the most likely reason for me to fail my exam this thursday!! I was also informed at the museum that the founders the the 1600 lived for over 100 years! This is a picture taken after our tour of the museum and the tasting session. Its not everyone, there were a few stragglers, as you can imagine. I will be bringing a bottle home for you all to sample! By the way I will be returning this Saturday... stanstead... 17.40 (easyjet)!