We find ourselves in Mikoluv, right on the Austrian border, an hour's drive from Vienna, an hour fifteen from Bratislava, in the middle of the Moravian wine region of Czechia. Mikoluv lies on the ancient amber road and had became a haven for displaced Jews in the 1400's.
Mikoluv is a charming little big town, with all the amenities for travelers like us (food and lodging). We're here for a big hike though through a picturesque countryside, although there are things worth seeing at the front end as we stroll across Mikoluv to then start our hike to Pavlov.
Mikoluv is a charming little big town, with all the amenities for travelers like us (food and lodging). We're here for a big hike though through a picturesque countryside, although there are things worth seeing at the front end as we stroll across Mikoluv to then start our hike to Pavlov.
This chateau burned at the end of WWII, but was restored in 1950.
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We see the synagogue up ahead, restored with funding from the European Union.
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Two roads diverged in a wood (town in this case), and I (we) took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference. --Robert Frost
After leaving town, and climbing to the first high perch, we get a good view of the town's chateau and square.
"I was promised a concert in the wood, where are they?!"
We're guessing there's a fast car behind these doors.
Now seeing the first winery.
"Nature Reserve"
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A far-offish hunting stand.
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Friendly ponies.
Trail of the Three Hills??
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We enjoy our first round of wine, happy to take a load off our feet.
If only we had a wine go-cart, there's some good downhill here.
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Back into the nature reserve.
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The big lake is in sight.
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We've arrived! Let the wine tasting commence.
 |  "Moravia is especially known for their amazing white wines. Fresh and aromatic, the region lends itself to some of the highest quality grapes and are among the best European wines. Top grapes by percentage of plantings are Muller-Thurgau, Gruner Veltliner, Welschriesling, (Rhine) Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Blanc, and Chardonnay." |
Wine kitty is well rested for the upcoming harvest, the equipment is swept clean and ready to go.
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A little food to get us back home to Mikoluv. The bus schedule was confusing?, misleading?, wrong?, it's looking like a several hour wait for a return bus. But, of course, Gerri schmoozes with some locals and they offer to take us in their car back to our hotel. It's probably less than $5 of gas for the 20 km required, so we give them $20 and thank them for the convenience provided.
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