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Published: March 29th 2012
Okay....we have moved on to Prague!
Overview: On day three of our Europe vacation, we left Vienna and moved on to Prague. Traveling by the train for the first time for me, other than subway and GO Train. I was particularly impressed by the 'dining car'. Pretty fancy I thought and loved the apple strudel they offered on the menu. It was superb! We stayed at a very historical and charming hotel (which I LOVE to do) right smack iin the middle of the Jewish Quarter and the City Center.
We arrived in time for dinner and we were blown away by the number of tourists AND the beauty and history we found ourselves immersed in. The next morning we were out by 7:30 a.m. embarking upon a self-guided walking tour of many of the very local historical sights, and found the river and the famous Charles Bridge. It was sunny but very chilly (2° C) compared to what we had experienced in Vienna, not to mention what we are used to in Abu Dhabi :-). Had to warm-up with hot chocolate in Starbucks afterwards.
In the afternoon, it warmed up considerably, and we decided to take a
Gotta pee badly....YIKES...welcome to Central Europe...
...and the land of the PAY toilet. Yes, even when your back teeth are floating, you better have change!3 hr Segway Group tour (which ended up being a private tour for a great price...since Terri and I were the only ones that signed up..lol). Our tour guide was Martin. He is Adams age (25ish) and a complete sweetie. We had LOTS of laughs. Especially when I told him I should've worn a firmer bra, since we were riding the very bumpy cobblestone streets and sidewalks much of the time, and my boobs were KILLING me...sorry, but they were. The first night we ate at The Hark Rock Cafe and the next night, we settled in at a very nice outdoor restaurant to watch the clock tower strike 6 p.m. when this guy plays the Czech Anthem on a trumpet from the top of a clock tower, and then waves the flag, every hour. People gather up to 20 mins. prior to watch this. Very cool!
My Opinion of Prague: One word can sum it up
AMAZING, and like Ireland, I would go back in a minute. Actually, I plan to go with anyone and everyone I hear is going in future...lol. The food: Yummy, again!, The people: Very kind and helpful, The weather: Other than the chillly
Reminded me of the tv show...Taxi
....a bunch of taxi drivers waiting hanging around waiting to do their shift...lol morning on our first day, sunny and warm....and lucky us!
Currently, on our way to Berlin. Again, enjoy the pics and do not forget to read the captions.
See you again after Berlin.... enjoy xo
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