On Thursday June 2nd we drove to Barcelona and caught our evening WizzAir flight to Prague. We have to say this travel experience was much more civilized than our Ryanair adventure to Dublin. The main reason we decided to go to Prague is because our friends Alma and Evaldas from Lithuania have been living there for three years and are moving back to Klaipeda in July. Alma was a student of mine when I taught there and we became good friends. Another reason for going was because neither Anatolijus or I have ever been but have heard how fabulous it is. Well the highlight of the trip was reconnecting with our good friends and Prague provided a spectacular back drop.
The weather was supposed to be cool and rainy but it turned out to be sunny and 30C the whole time. Alma was an amazing tour guide taking us on the Metro the first day down to the old town and its famous main square. The next day we went by ourselves and found the transportation system very user friendly. We walked up to the castle and cathedral on the hill and spent some time in the Toy Museum which the girls loved. We ate very tasty, but very expensive hot dogs in the shade of the cathedral and also saw the brief but interesting changing of the guards at the entrance. The cathedral is huge and the stain glass windows were spectacular, rivalling any we have seen. The views from the hilltop are lovely with all the red tiled roofs and ornate buildings. a tour of a Baroque church and a quick walk across the famous Charles Bridge before the storm hit ended a great day.
On Sunday we rented paddle boats on the river and this was a wonderful experience. The river is large with big tour boats going by and the views of the bridges and National Theater building were awesome. that night Alma offered to stay with the girls so Anatolijus and I went out for a memorable dinner. Alma made a reservation for us at the Terrace restaurant which overlooks the square with the illuminated towers of the cathedral, the chiming clock and then a panoramic view of the city. When we arrived a few minutes late and said we had a reservation the maitre'd said, "Ok but only if you are ready for the best table in the house". He sat us at the table right over the square - it was fabulous! While we were eating lightning kept illuminating the clouds around the city but the storm never moved in, it was just a great light show for us.
We were very fortunate to have five star accommodations as Alma's apartment is lovely. We loved our morning lattes with her high end espresso maker and special Krups milk foamer (I am definitely buying one). We cooked lots of lovely meals together and enjoyed good Czech beer and wine sitting on their huge deck enjoying the view. Aside from getting very little sleep it was perfect.
On our last morning Anatolijus was able to play 9 holes of golf at a beautiful course along the river. We also visited Starbucks for the first time since London and won't do that again as it was 25 euros.
The weather was supposed to be cool and rainy but it turned out to be sunny and 30C the whole time. Alma was an amazing tour guide taking us on the Metro the first day down to the old town and its famous main square. The next day we went by ourselves and found the transportation system very user friendly. We walked up to the castle and cathedral on the hill and spent some time in the Toy Museum which the girls loved. We ate very tasty, but very expensive hot dogs in the shade of the cathedral and also saw the brief but interesting changing of the guards at the entrance. The cathedral is huge and the stain glass windows were spectacular, rivalling any we have seen. The views from the hilltop are lovely with all the red tiled roofs and ornate buildings. a tour of a Baroque church and a quick walk across the famous Charles Bridge before the storm hit ended a great day.
On Sunday we rented paddle boats on the river and this was a wonderful experience. The river is large with big tour boats going by and the views of the bridges and National Theater building were awesome. that night Alma offered to stay with the girls so Anatolijus and I went out for a memorable dinner. Alma made a reservation for us at the Terrace restaurant which overlooks the square with the illuminated towers of the cathedral, the chiming clock and then a panoramic view of the city. When we arrived a few minutes late and said we had a reservation the maitre'd said, "Ok but only if you are ready for the best table in the house". He sat us at the table right over the square - it was fabulous! While we were eating lightning kept illuminating the clouds around the city but the storm never moved in, it was just a great light show for us.
We were very fortunate to have five star accommodations as Alma's apartment is lovely. We loved our morning lattes with her high end espresso maker and special Krups milk foamer (I am definitely buying one). We cooked lots of lovely meals together and enjoyed good Czech beer and wine sitting on their huge deck enjoying the view. Aside from getting very little sleep it was perfect.
On our last morning Anatolijus was able to play 9 holes of golf at a beautiful course along the river. We also visited Starbucks for the first time since London and won't do that again as it was 25 euros.
All in all, a very memorable trip with great friends!
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