Have Olga's lentil soup, goulash and apple strudel. My trip certainly confirmed one thing - Brno was not just an industrial centre, with only trade fairs and motorcycle races to offer. It is a town rich with history, withstanding Swedish troops in the 17th century when even the then greater fortress of neighbouring Olomouc could not. It is the town that bred the likes of Gregor Mendel, Abbot of Old Brno and founder of world genetics, gifted Czech composer Leos Janacek, palaeontologist Karel Absolon and writer Rudolf Tesnohlidek to name but a few. It is the capital of Moravia, host to internationally cultural, economical and sporting events and home to architectural delights.
Train leaves several times during the day.
Journey takes three hours and arrives at Brno Hlavni Nadrazi. Shape into rounded-end crescents about 3 cm long and 1 cm thick. Bake shapes on a greased baking sheet on mild heat. Sprinkle with sugar and vanilla powder, serve with lots of love. See the last week's story or the list of all travel stories .