Traveling to Sternberg castle

Today we hired a car to take us to Sternberk castle.  Its a bit further out of town than the other two, and not as popular, so there were no organized trips to take us there.  Our driver, Peter, was quite friendly and chatted with us on the way there about the Czech republic.  He was only 10 during the Velvet Revolution, but remembers it.  He took one year of Russian, and then was able to change to English instead.  He explained that many of the older people struggle with the changes that have happened in the Czech Republic after the Revolution.  They remember when everyone had a job (unemployment is high 8-10% in the countryside) and a pension.  Peter explained that they don't seem to appreciate that now you are free to travel where you want and to speak your mind.  He has been serving as a tour driver for several years and particularly likes taking people to  his home town, and to Dresden.  After 9th grade, he had the chance to either go to Licium (high school), or to a trade school.  He chose the field of hospitality - tour guiding, hostels, gastronomy, etc.  He made the trip pass quickly as we drove to Sternberk.