Liberec, Czech Republic

I had just finished writing today's blog when I hit something and the whole thing got earased so this is the shortened version. Liberec is poor. Jakub our 34 year old guide is funny and great help. Food is weird. Beer is big and cold. Don't use ice in this country. People don't tip and not expected. Liberec is hilly like San Francisco. Found the exact house great great great grandfather lived in in 1794. Went to the church in center of town where relatives were married and baptized. Hunted for beads for Shelley, will resume quest tomorrow. Going to Prague a day early, done in Liberec. People are very very friendly but few can speak English. We are so lucky to have Jakub's help. I am disappointed about how many of our American businesses have invaded Europe. A McDonald's is on the town square near the 500 YEAR old catholic church. Just doesn't seem right! Off to bead hunt and to Prague tomorrow! Sleep tight!