Vretsia Tavern Revisited
Sofa So Good...

This furniture was over the other side of the road when we were last here. So presumably the workmen moved it for for their well-earned breaks.

Much Better

It must have taken them ages to clean it this well.
Plenty Still To Do

There is obviously a lot to do still, but it will be worth in it the end.
The Old Poignant Cups...

...Have Been Removed.

I really hope whoever is renovating this site can make a go of it. It is in a great location for the more adventurous tourist, and will no doubt get a decent income from hunters during the hunting season.
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