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[castalie]

Got home from Prague on Sunday night (an hour later than planned, though it was better than the two hour delay we had on Friday, on our way there - EasyJet kinda sucks) and I spent most of Monday lazying around and napping.

I had a fantastic weekend. The time spent with my sister was just wonderful, the hotel was great, we had a beautiful weather (sunny both days and very hot though always with a bit of air) and the city, oh wow, the city is absolutely gorgeous! I'd always heard about the beauty of Prague but now that I've seen it with my own eyes, I can say that it lives up to its reputation.

We managed to do pretty much everything we'd planned (except for the Golden lane which was being renovated - just our luck) and did our visits by neighbourhoods: Nove Mesto, Stare Mesto, Josefov, Hradcany, Mala Strana. And we even added a little cruise on the Vlatva for good measure. Prague is a great city to walk around, there's always something beautiful to see. And I'm not just talking about the monuments - I mean, obviously those are a must-see, but even the 'regular' buildings are gorgeous. I took more than 500 photos, which means I couldn't download them all around here but I've picked a dozen of them, for those interested.

	A building on Narodni street
	I couldn't not take a photo of my beloved Starbucks, right? Also, there are many of them in Prague, colour me happy :-)
	I should do a comparative study of the different pastries offered in different countries
	National museum on Vaclavske namesti (square)
	View of the St Nicolaus church
	Inside the church...
	And again...
	... and again. It was so gorgeous in that church, I couldn't stop taking pictures.
	Entry of the St Charles bridge
	Petrin tower on the Petrin hill
	Entry of the old Jewish cemetery
	Building in the Josefov neighbourhood
	And another one
	Those photos are from Old Town square.
	Old town hall...
	... and its famous clock
	Statue near the St George bridge
	Doesn't have anything to do with anything but look at all those sausages!
	St George basilica in Prague Castle
	St George namesti (square)

Ok and now off to watch the new episode of Sherlock and download True Blood 3x07. Then off the flat to see a friend at Starbucks (she offered, I didn't say anything). In other words, a nice and quiet day ahead. I love holidays!

Comments

[castalie.livejournal.com]

It was magnificent, I had such a wonderful time in that church. Thanks *g*

[krazykipper.livejournal.com]

Sadly, I focussed on the bakery photo more than anything else (it's amazing how much more interesting these things become when you can't have them!) but Prague looks beautiful! I'm glad you had fun. And Starbucks. We can meet in one in London if you come over.

[castalie.livejournal.com]

I have to say I sympathise with your pastry woes; I would miss eating all those cakes on a whim. But they're making more and more GF dishes/cakes now, don't they?

And Starbucks. We can meet in one in London if you come over.

I like the way you think! Let's say we'll meet at Starbucks when I make it to London and Chez Chloé when you come to Paris :-)

[whitevanilla.livejournal.com]

Wow! What gorgeous photos! Maybe I need to add Prague to my travel list!

[castalie.livejournal.com]

If you ever have the opportunity to go there, do, Brit, you won't regret it!

[mab-browne.livejournal.com]

Prague looks beautiful, and the church is just amazing. Thanks for the pics. :-)

[castalie.livejournal.com]

Prague is gorgeous and that church was amazing, yes. I'm so lucky I was finally able to go there! And you're welcome :-)

[crazybutsound]

Prague! I'm so happy you enjoyed it! Question: did you go on the subway at all? And if so, do they still have the same announcement when the train gets into a station? That is... oukonchetelisto panastouk zvejissezavidraï. Tchisti chtanistié "Mustek" (or whatever other station name). Obviously, I'm typing this more or less phonetically, lol.

Also, great pics!

[castalie.livejournal.com]

I'm so happy I enjoyed it too lol I'd been waiting for so long to be there!

Lol We did take the subway once but I'm afraid I have no idea whether it's the same announcement.

Thanks!

[snailbones.livejournal.com]

Prague looks gorgeous - thank you for the photos.

[castalie.livejournal.com]

It truly is. And thanks *g*

[babycakesin.livejournal.com]

Oh my God, that Church! I love that style (I loved that in Vienna). Thanks for the pictures :)

[castalie.livejournal.com]

The church was amazing, Babycakes! I was so happy we could take pictures. Et de rien, my pleasure :-)

[turps33.livejournal.com]

Beautiful pictures!

[castalie.livejournal.com]

Thank you *g*

[anglepoiselamp.livejournal.com]

Oooh, lovely photos! I wish I could visit Prague again - I went there in May 2001 and thought the whole city was absolutely stunning. :)

[castalie.livejournal.com]

I hope you'll get to go again in the (near) future! The city is absolutely gorgeous, I was so not disappointed.