April 14, 2009
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If my job didn’t consume every minute of my life or if I were more inspired by life in general, maybe I’d have more content for this blog. But until something truly excites or interests me, I’ve decided to not write. This particular entry is, of course, the exception, as I feel obligated to document my European travels.
Have you ever been to Prague or any other Central/Eastern European country? If so, what was your overall impression of the city and its people? I found the city quite charming, mysteriously beautiful architecture at each corner. But the people? Without exaggerating, I don’t believe a single person smiled at me during my 3-day trip, and that includes the staff at our 4-star hotel. The women, especially, looked as though they’d rather be dead than perform whatever job it was that they were doing. In short, Czech friendliness gives even Parisians a good name.
Despite that, Dave and I spent a wonderful Easter weekend together in the City of a Hundred Spires. We drank lots of delicious beer, ate lots of fattening food and spent each evening walking hand-in-hand across the Charles Bridge. Escaping the daily Dutch routine was quite nice, especially the way it allowed for the two of us to reconnect. For me, vacation isn’t just a luxury; it’s a necessity.
Saint Vitus Cathedral
Astronomical clock from the 15th century at Old Town Square
Friday evening’s dinner, or why I might not be able to fully lace up my wedding dress
Dave and me with the Prague Castle in the distant background
A view of the Charles Bridge/Prague Castle
Baroque statue on the bridgeHope everyone had a lovely Easter weekend.
Comments (3)
Haven’t been to Eastern Europe although everyone says that Prague is beautiful. Your pictures definitely make it look so. As for the wedding dress, I have no doubt you’ll not only be able to fit into it but you’ll be gorgeous!
I am not sure how I missed this post. We were in Eastern Eutope last year and toured Czech Republic, Bratislava, Budapest and Vienna. Love the places. I am glad some one else found the people unfriendly. Yes the women looked like they had chronic constipation. Also, we were always told to watch out for pick pockets. That was a great fear among all of us.
I remember the astronomical clock. We had lunch at a restraunt just across from it, and were able to watch the hour when there was all the hoopla about the doors opening and the little people dancing etc. Prague is a beautiful city, but I was captured by Vienna.
Ooh! Tell me what you loved most about Vienna and what you recommend, because Dave and I are spending our honeymoon there the last week of July! Also, what did you think of Bratislava? Is it worth visiting for an afternoon?