Back from the Czech Republic

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Dear Diary,

Colin and I went for a long weekend to Prague on 13 July 2007, a place we both wanted to visit for quite some time (click on the links for more information)

I'll explain the trip through photos except sadly, I can't include some of the best photos as our memory card got corrupted and we as a result can't get them off the camera. If anyone has an idea how we can download them, please let us know!!!!

Our hotel was a metro stop or two from the city centre so we took the metro system to get around and albeit really efficient I had a problem with the escaltors down to the train... it was so steep. The first time going down I thought I was going to go head first, it was scary!! From then on when we went down, Colin stood in front of me and when we up, he stood in behind me. The picture doesn't look so scarry, but they are, trust me:
Prague architecture in the Old Square:



There was also a statue of John Huss, the reformer, however it was under repairs and we couldn't see it.



Prague Castle is the largest medieval castle complex in the world. It is stunning. We went on Vlatva River cruise and we got some beautiful photos but those are photos we can't get at so you'll just have to believe me.
Prague Castle from a distance

The changing of the guard at the castle gates.
The shiney forehead tourists - it was really hot!

You can't go to Prague without visiting Wenceslas Square :

The building at the end of street is the National Museum, we didn't have time to visit but it's suppose to be well worth it.
A statue of King Wencesles

Prague is divided up into "towns", namely, Old Town, New Town, Jewish Town, etc. Old Town was especially interesting due to the architecture. One other feature is the Astonomical Clock, one of the most visited sites in Prague.

Another popular site is Charles Bridge :

The local brew coming down the river just past Charles Bridge
(the brewery was beside our hotel and rumour has it there was going to be a direct tap into each room from the brewery!)

Unfortunately, we didn't get a chance to see everything we wanted so I guess that is a good excuse to go back again!
A street near our hotel
'Til next time and "ahoj" as they say in the Czech Republic!

Colin and Heather