Some Thoughts in Prague
Yesterday we toured the center of Prague. The architecture is lovely, but not as old as I had expected (true of many places) because after the erection of Gothic and Baroque palaces, homes, other buildings, there came a time when the Renaissance style came into fashion, so many of the facades were reconstructed--or when an area was reconstructed, it was done in the Renaissance style. It's lovely, but not quite what I expected.
We took the Metro to the Wenceslas Statue in Wenceslas Square (myth: Wenceslas was never a king--a prince or a duke, but never a "Good King . . "). The Metro was easy--much like the Washington Metro and about the same age--built in the 1960s. Stations are clearly marked.
Another thought: I've found a possible career correcting English translations in Slovakia and the Czech Republic. Next to our hotel, we have a Chinese restaurant with a sign that says Chinsky Pull Up. We're assuming that means carry-out, but haven't checked it out. Menus offer Chicken Gordon Blue. We meet these translations many times each day. I'd love to move through central Europe with a red pencil. Too much teacher in me? It's great fun to try to figure out what we'll be getting when we order.
Must cut this short. This is probably my last posting from Europe. We leave early tomorrow and my priorities are (in this order) a long shower with my own shower head (who thought this would become so important) and then to bed. After that, I'll look at pics and organize my thoughts to write more.
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Great pictures. I also have been to Prague. You remind me my trip. It is unforgettable city. Just look around at the great monuments, the Prague Castle with the Golden Lane and the St Vitus Cathedral, the facades in different colors and styles along the Vltava, the 1001 peaks all around, the numerous cathedrals, basilicas, churches, synagogues, the national theater, the lovely little alleys and so much more. Since The Velvet Revolution of 1989 Prague has become more visited. Because of such a big amount of tourists visiting Prague, the range of Prague hotels is provided for all budgets from comfortable, low-cost hostels, to the most luxurious hotels.
Walking along the riverside is most relaxing with the beautiful buildings, bridges, cafes and river traffic giving you an ever changing panorama.
Even before we left, I had already started planning the return trip.
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