Praga

Prague was the last place we visited on our brief European tour, (yes I know it was about a month ago, but c'est la vie). Prague is an absolutely stunning place, and I definitely want to go back. We stayed with Jan , one of Matt's colleagues based in Prague.

The castle was a highlight with a unique beauty about it. We climbed to the top of the second bell tower to see the view over Prague. The King's Garden (The Senate), just down the way from the castle was like a fairytale, as was the very famous 'Orloj' - the medieval astronomical clock that marks the old town centre.

We were blessed with good weather (most of the time) and enjoyed strolling across Charles Bridge: a stone Gothic bridge that connects the Old Town and Malá Strana. It's construction commenced in 1357. Along with the local village talent in photography, jewellery and drawing, we met an American poet in a little caffe just off the main drag. He has been living in Prague for eight years, and has just published his third book.

Praga at night: Jan took us to a traditional Czech pub/restaurant. The beer they were selling is brewed on site, and along with a very potent 'herbal' spirit, it is the 'only' drink served...period. :) If your glass drops beneath 1/3 full, watch out, there'll be a big burly Czech bar tender slamming another dark beer down on the table in front of you. Grrrr.

On another night Matt and I had the magical experience of going to the Old Town Opera Theatre to see Mozart's Don Giovanni...wow...

Here's one of Jan, Matt and, a colleague of theirs, Scott, just down from the museum.
More photos here.

PS...the people next door eat lamb chops...every night.