Charles Bridge

9th November 2014: Last Day in Prague

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November 11th 2014
Tim and I went for an early morning walk so that we could have a quieter, uninterrupted view of the river and its bridges. It was a bit damp and very misty but there were no crowds; just the early morning smell of pastries and various sausages fills the air as food vendors start their day. Sketch artists, souvenir sellers and performers claim prime positions as early morning joggers test their bod ... read more

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Following the First World War, the closely related Czechs and Slovaks of the former Austro-Hungarian Empire merged to form Czechoslovakia. During the interwar years, the new country's leaders were frequently preoccupied with meeting the demands of ot... ... read more