Prague Day 3

This really shouldn't warrant its own post, but I don't remember why I didn't post it last time. Anyway, on Day 3, I got tired of the rain and we went to Karlovy Vary (well, sorta, but not really the reason...). It was about 2 hours away by bus, and I slept through most of the ride... Where was the scenery?

Karlovy Vary is a famous spa town, but I wasn't really in the mood for a spa. There's geysers shooting up and the like, steam coming out of the ground, the usual... I enjoyed wandering through the town, though it was a freezing 8 degrees celsius (in September!!!) and the rain made the weather that much more unbearable...

bernZ also decided to attack pigeons... wahahaha. (the end result turned out to be a little reversed...)

There's this cool plant... calendar thing too... I wonder how early they change the arrangement each day...

We returned to Cafe Louvre to have some desserts. I don't remember what they're called anymore... ^^;;

Anyway, the last day I woke up early to try and see the sunrise on Charles Bridge, only to be greeted with rain... so I went back to Maastricht begrudgingly to attend my boring Brand Management tutorial. Stupid class...


Such a lazy post, I must apologize... but I need to do more reading, and hopefully get to posting about Germany soon! Since I'm taking a break from serious travelling this weekend, it should be ok? Next up, Oktoberfest!

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Prague Day 2

Day 2 welcomed more aimless meandering and wandering from the two of us, except it was perhaps less aimless than the first day. Have I mentioned that I love how the trams look on Prague streets? They're a dash of vibrant colour against the antiqued wash of the buildings. What a romantic postcard would that make? (Please excuse my strange obsession with trams...)

a tram travelling along Revolucini

We started the day with a walk along the river. Sadly enough, I don't know what it's called...

the name wasn't listed on Google maps either...

Across the river, we visited the metronome perched on top of a... hill? It's interesting, for some Expo held in Prague some 50 years ago. The elevated location meant that you can see the skyline of Prague. Sorry for the haphazardly taken photo... I'll share another photo of I can successfully stitch a panoramic view of it.

 

From there, we got a little disoriented trying to find the castle, but it was only a short walk away. We were lucky enough to see another wedding (I saw on the day before at Old Town Square).

I hope I'm not violating any portrait rights... =\

We also watched the change of guards... though I think I enjoyed the one in Taipei a little more...

Due to the rain and a (slight) lack of sleep, we headed back to the hostel for a bit in the afternoon. I took a nap, my travel buddy got to work... So hardworking *sigh*. Afterwards, we finally got me an umbrella and headed to our next destination: dinner.

Cafe Louvre has a long history. It was first established in 1902, got closed down by the Communist government, then reopened in 1990s. Its guest list includes Kafka and Albert Einstein. I saw a listing for the restaurant online and decided I needed to go for Art Nouveau and Baroque art... if I'm even remembering correctly. Excuse my poor memory. Dinner was a good price (6-12 euros for the main course), and it was positively delicious. My dish was Cream on Roast Beef with cranberry target and roll dumplings. BernZ ordered Pork Tenderloin marinated in garlic and rosemary, potato dumplings filled with ham, and stewed cabbage with apple. (Like my detailed description?)

my Cream on Roast Beef

bernZ's Pork Tenderloin.

Please excuse the poor lighting in the last 2 photos, I'm much too lazy to adjust it and pretend I'm a good photographer. Last installment of the trip to come (early) next week!

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Prague Part 1

Imagine wandering the streets of gorgeous Prague at 700, then being in class in Maastricht at 1330... what a strange feeling it is! I spent the last weekend in Prague, Czech Republic. It is the wonderful and enchanting city that everyone who has been there make it out to be, a place with an atmosphere that makes you just want to wander around aimlessly while getting lost in the city.

Old Town Square

Perhaps it's the architecture, maybe it's even the way they paint their outer walls in this antiqued wash, but the way that downtown Prague presents itself is absolutely charming. I couldn't find a single reason to dislike it, but then again, I don't think critically unless I have to...

 

The view from Charles Bridge

Charles Bridge was such an amazing sight under the soft sunlight of late afternoon. With leaves slowly changing colours further into the horizon, it was almost breathtaking. I really could just stand there and stare out into the captivating scenery if I could learn to ignore the noises of the multitudes of tourists behind me. Alas, I couldn't, so I could only be glad that it wasn't peak season for Prague...

More Charles Bridge shots, with the bridge included.

After more nearly-aimless wandering around this marvelous city, my travel buddy, bernZ and I settled on having a famous Czech hotdog. It was good, but I might still prefer my Bratwurst... I can't quite decide.

I forgot to take a photo before I started devouring it...

Ah, I also forgot to mention how impressive Prague looked at night, when everything is lit up. I guess it is a tourist attraction after all?

I can't put a name to this place yet, will update when I can. ^^;;

More Prague stuff to come this week, hopefully!

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