Many thanks to Trail Header Mike, ever in search of liquid refreshment, for passing along information about an emerging adventure destination: The Czech Republic and its pivo trails.

Pivo trail?

Lemme 'splain.

You see, "pivo" is Czech for beer.

Ah, now I get it, you say.

Beer trails, much like our own wine trails here in the US (Napa Valley in California for one) are becoming a popular thing in the Czech Republic, expecially in the heavily beer-laden regions of Bohemia and Moravia.

And why not?

Not only is the Czech Republic and its mountainous countryside, with its extensive trail and high hut system, a scenic and friendly place to visit in its own right, it boasts 450 beers made by 100 breweries.

Bonus!

And the Czechs claim their country to be the beer-drinking capital of the world, consuming an average of 320 pints per year per person.

My people!

Bohemia in particular, is said to be "the fountainhead of most beer in the world."

My goodness!

The origin. The source. My holy grail!

Not surprisingly, I am already dialing up my dear travel agent in search of air fares to what may well be my next big adventure abroad, the "ultimate beer run" if you will.

Trekking pack is out. Gear list in hand. "Hello, AAA?"

You in???

Now that I think of it, why not a "beer trail" here in Maine? Hmmm... Gotta go. I've got serious work to do!