Prague

Dobry den.

So I made it to Prague late yesterday afternoon and checked into my hotel...then I immediately ventured out to explore the city.

This trip keeps getting better and better....the architecture in this city has completely blown me away. I started out by making my way to Starmestke namesti (Old Town Square), which includes Old Town Hall (home of the Astronomical Clock...I will post pics when I return home), Church of our Lady Before Tyn (14th century Gothic church with amazing spires) and St. Nicholas Church. After exploring everthing in the square I headed West to go over the Charles Bridge. Unfortunately, there is a little construction going on at the bridge, but it is still amazing with all of the statues that line the sides. I capped the night off with some light Czech snacks (a variety of cold meats, horseradish, and about a whole loaf of white bread + garlic butter of some sorts) and two pints of Budwar (one regular and one dark). Oh, I also checked out a concert in St. Nicholas Church.

Then today I woke up early and made my way to Prague Castle. It was an uphill walk in the sun, but once I made it and saw everything up close, I realized it was worth it. I spent all morning and part of the afternoon there. Inside the walls I made sure to check out as much as I could. The highlight was St. Vitus Cathedral...words cannot do it justice. It is a massive Gothic castle placed inside the walls of Prague Castle. You cannot tell from the outside, but the stained glass windows are breathtaking. I am pretty sure I snappped pictures of each and every one. It is definitely a place I will never forget.

After touring the castle grounds, I wandered around Mala Strana (Lesser Town) and grabbed a massive lunch - traditional goulash (which I realize I can eat every day!!!) and one LARGE beer. The waitress asked if I wanted the large size, so of course I said yes...I was not expecting a glass so large and heavy I would need two hands to drink from it. Needless to say I was able to finish it...especially after walking around for hours.

I did some good shopping after lunch and then made my way back to the hotel...and here I am.

I have big intentions on going back outside after I rest for a bit. Hoping to revisit some spots at night just to see everything all lit up.

Talk soon.

Lawrence