Interesting trip to Eastern Europe

Having been a Soviet & Eastern European Studies major in college (I wanted to be James Bond) I have always wanted to see Eastern Europe. I just got back from Slovakia and the Czech Republic (and Germany) and wow what a great trip.

First, don't kill the messenger for the picture of the two marzipan pigs frolicking. It is amazing the edible things that people make.

Those same skills are turned to into a beautiful watermelon flower in the next picture from the Anuga Food Show in Germany.

Look at the middle right photo. Not only didn't I know that Fidel Castro played the Tuba, but was surprised to see him in a several hundred year old beer hall in Prague.

Look at the photos again. Cannabis Vodka? I just don't know what to say.

Do you like the pasta in the bowl above? Maybe not, these are fairly bland for marinated baby eels.

We also saw quite a few castles, churches, museums, etc. This is the standard tourist fare along with eating quite a bit of pork, cabbage, and potatoes. All of this is then washed down wish beer and good company.