Hi all, we're still in Prague, and it is truly a beautiful city. Again, we didn't get much sleep last night, so the morning started at a leisurely pace again. A quick breakfast in the hotel, then a trip to Marks & Spencers and Tesco for a few basics. [I didn't get it a Tesco's, okay?!]
We started a walking tour from the top of Wenceslas Square, hearing more about the history of Prague and the Czeck Republic. Lots of interesting facts, like... the area known as New Town (as compared to Old Town) was actually founded in the 14th Century? Jeez, these Czechs have a well-developed sense of irony. Also, in honour of her upcoming visit, we learned that the name Condeleeza translates to two Czeck words meaning "to lick" and an area of the female body. Many here consider this to be very apt, as they protest the proposed opening of a US military base here.
We've been wandering about in the Old Town centre (actually VERY old, from the 9th century) and the Jewish Quarter, home of the old jewish ghetto, 7 synagogues and a 12-deep cemetary. We'll probably spend more time there tomorrow.
The plan for tonight is to wander about the centre of town some more, grab some dinner and head to the Absinth Palace. Blue flames all around tonight.
1 comment:
tmi on the "not enough sleep" front!!! glad you are enjoying your holiday ;) if you can't shag like czech absinthe filled bunnies on holidays, when can you???
Kate
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