From Prague I headed by train to Brno, the Czech Republic’s second city. In contrast to my recent experience in Spain, the train was slooooowww.  

In many ways Brno is like a smaller version of Prague, with pretty architecture, a castle, lots of churches and a main square.

I found a market with beer stalls for some refreshment

Brno was a nice place, a bit like a mini version of Prague with fewer tourists. I spent one night there before heading on to my main destination, Krakow, by bus. At the bus station I got a reminder a just how close to the conflict in Ukraine this part of the world is.

The bus trip from Brno to Krakow took about four hours, passing through some pleasant, if unspectacular, countryside

I arrived in Krakow and walked into the old town to find my flat. I was immediately impressed by the feel of the place and looked forward to exploring the next day.

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