Let's hope it never (ever, ever, ever) comes to this, but if I did ever spawn a child, I'd consider this a fine place to purchase a gift, should the tiny being ever earn such a treat (unlikely). I always tell people that if I were to birth a being, I would spare no expense on only the finest Carnegie-grade steel cage to keep it in. Now no one ever tries the old, 'You'll want kids someday. You'll change your mind.' schtick on me -- They either know I'm dead-set on remaining barren or they're praying to their god that no 'miracles' are given unto me... rightfully so. But let's just say, hypothetically, that the scenario of my being a monster, -er, I mean 'mother', did come true... this is the place they'd be allowed a treasure from. None of that Babys R Us hullabaloo for my babe. This shop carries handmade wooden toys, crafted so magnificently that they'd likely last through several generation of family. They had all the classic wooden toys; ie trains, banks, those paddle-feet doggy things, and so much more, as well as some really unique marionettes that appeared to be of equal quality. To top it off, the shop woman was just lovely, like a really warm and welcoming grandmother (but a young-ish one) and just made you want to spend more time in the store that a weekend away in Cesky Krumlov would allow. There are one or to other toy shops in town, but I rather liked this one. Toys were unisex and built to last, but still pretty affordable all things considered. read more

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