Tuesday, March 22, 2011

czech republic - prague



During our stay in the capital of the Czech Republic, we visited many of the highlights of the beautiful city of Prague.







In the castle district, we went to the Rosenberg Palace, where we had a chance to dress up like royalty...









...visit the St. George's Convent/National Gallery and Picture Gallery to see many works of art...









...and stand in awe of the gothic St. Vitus Cathedral, as well as visit other castle attractions.





We took a look at the Lennon Wall, covered in John Lennon inspired grafitti, as well as Beatles lyrics.








Creeped out as well as intrigued, we visited the protruding TV tower covered in creepy crawling babies with barcodes on their faces.  A social commentary, certainly, but on what exactly?






We took a walk along the Charles Bridge where we saw many statues as well as views of the city.







 In Old Town, we came across charming architecture, cobbled streets, and a festival where we saw a fire-blowing-tuba-playing man, sampled local foods...







 ...and waited with a swarm of people for the Town Hall clock to chime so we could see the 12 apostles peek through the windows.








Drank some delicious monk-made beers at the Strahovsky Monastery.






Were creeped out a second time when we took a day-trip to the town of Kutna Hora where we saw the Cathedral of Our Lady, St. Barbara Church, and most memorably...Bone Church.  Yes, all of the "deocorations" are indeed made of human bones, and it is still a functioning chapel.






Enjoyed the delicious local foods of: trdelník, a delicious pastry grilled, then sprinkled with sugar and nuts (pictured), sausages, cabbage, potatoes and cheese, pork schnitzel...lots of hardy foods good for chilly days.  We also had the privilege of sharing a meal cooked by Guy's peace corp buddy Daniel, who is currently teaching in Prague.



Last but not least, we had a close call in our hotel...where someone attempted a break-in!  Luckily, they didn't get in, only the door was damaged, and we got a very nice upgrade that night.  Whew.  Don't know if we could take another robbery!

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