Christmas in Prague

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December 30th 2005

Photo Entry.

No stories from Prague which one would find interesting. I was sick a lot, and at one point was accosted by a very large, sweat-covered Czech or German (he was not clear) who basically offered that I take vodka shots with him or lose my life at his ogre-like hands. I made the wrong choice, and the next morning would have given anything to have my life ended.
And that's really about it. I didn't even go out but once or twice beyond that. Keep in mind I was studying all this time as well.
Merry Christmas, Happy New Year, bla.

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Christmas in PragueChristmas in Prague
Christmas in Prague

The good copy of this picture is on a cd somewhere. Sorry, deal with it.
Old Town SquareOld Town Square
Old Town Square

Notice the sky. It was just about that beautiful the whole time.
The River VltavaThe River Vltava
The River Vltava

View of the Castle across the river.
Statue IStatue I
Statue I

A fallen angel covered in bird shit. How's that for Christmas spirit?
Ice SkatingIce Skating
Ice Skating

My Prague pictures suck.
Christmas DinnerChristmas Dinner
Christmas Dinner

(Case in point...) The ladies at the hostel made us a dinner Christmas Eve. I shared this magical time with these six strangers.
Statue IIStatue II
Statue II

This is a statue too.
Ghost of BohemiaGhost of Bohemia
Ghost of Bohemia

Some say Isaiah still haunts the Jewish Ghettos of Prague...
Castle GuardCastle Guard
Castle Guard

I'm about to beat the shit out of this dude.
Castle Cathedral ICastle Cathedral I
Castle Cathedral I

This tomb contains abut two tons of silver. That's right, one of those naked babies holding up some dead dude's curtain would pay off your college loans.
Castle Cathedral IICastle Cathedral II
Castle Cathedral II

Stained glass window by Alphonse Mucha.
Castle Cathedral IIICastle Cathedral III
Castle Cathedral III

Stained glass window detail.
Obelisk and SpireObelisk and Spire
Obelisk and Spire

On the left: in the memory of those that died in World War I On the right: in the memory of old, rich fat guys who touch little boys.
Statue IIIStatue III
Statue III

Top: Obelisk Center: St. George Slays the Dragon [replica] Bottom: Dragon Slayer! [original]
Palace IPalace I
Palace I

Roof Decorated with Standards
Palace IIPalace II
Palace II

Restoration in progress.
Palace IIIPalace III
Palace III

Banquet/Jousting hall. Big.
Statue IVStatue IV
Statue IV

More Christmas cheer -- skulls eating sodomites! yay!
Over Mala StranaOver Mala Strana
Over Mala Strana

It snowed a lot this day and my toes were cold.
Smetana Hall ISmetana Hall I
Smetana Hall I

I saw a performance of Mozart's Requiem here.
Cool Jazz BandCool Jazz Band
Cool Jazz Band

From Chicago? Playing in a tiny venue called U Maleho Glena.






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