Hello Prague

It is not our first time meeting, but it was a time worth mentioning.

An evening arrival lead to a well deserved nap after an already long, and very eventful day, touring Dresden with a stopover to see Bastei (from previous post). Our Prague Apartment was lavish with 12 ft ceilings, crown moulding, a kitchen, and a full living area with a sectional, a balcony with river view... and in a central location. Let's just say your money goes a long way in Prague, and we had found a great deal on this hidden gem. Content and somewhat rested, we headed out to dinner to meet up with my cousin Vanja. We decided to call it an 'early' night (around midnight) in preparation for touring the city the following day.

Morning view from Charles Bridge

I was thrilled, waking up to a foggy morning with the sun rays fighting to break through. Dreary enough to set the mood, but warm enough to walk the city. Not wanting to miss the foggy Prague experience we headed our quick to start our day. We barely made it to the Old Town square, when we decided it was time for a coffee, followed by a beer, and some people watching.

Jazz on Charles Bridge

People watching proves quite successful in Prague. During our two days there we witnessed several 'just' wed couples, gown and suit on, posing in only the most touristy spots, followed by a minimum of five photographers. We also witnessed a street fight between a homeless couple which got rather uncomfortable as it went on as no one knew what exactly to make of it, and the Police not seeming overly concerned. Of course, we also saw more pleasant people playing music in bands on washboards and trumpets, and lonely violinists.

Charle's Bridge

And then there is the 'Old Prague Ham', delicious as it is pricey, but who could resist the smell of the juices dripping down as it is roasting over an open fire? Let's be clear on this... a tourist trap for sure...but a delicious tourist trap I would gladly fall into again.

Old Prague Ham

The last time I visited Prague it was short and sweet, with icey winds dusting the bridges, my feet frozen, and hence most of my time there spent indoors with family. This time we made it up to Prague Castle, and were able to enjoy breathtaking views of the city below. 

One of the many views from Prague Castle

After a successful day touring the city we relaxed by taking a boat trip down the Vltava river, taking in some of the city's history from our friendly guide. It is always nice to learn something from your travels, especially when visiting such historically rich places. Once we decided the day was a success, we treated ourselves to a fantastic Czech meal, some good Czech beer (of course), and a spontaneous night out to remember....all in great company. 

Prague from Charles Bridge