Day 8 - A WOW Finale!
4 juni 2019, Tjeckien ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
We had booked a dinner reservation at Mylnik, a short distance away.
The pictures of our experience tell the story of an incredible meal, served by personable staff (Yulia & Tomas) in a gorgeousLäs mer
Day 8 - Cafe Savoy Encore
4 juni 2019, Tjeckien ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C
Diane & I enjoyed our breakfast at Cafe Savoy so much the first time, we thought it would be a perfect choice this morning.
And it was! Easily a 10/10 again! The presentation and flavours were out ofLäs mer
Day 8 - Stellar Views & Other Neat Stuff
4 juni 2019, Tjeckien ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C
We had booked lunch at the monastery's Bella Vista terrace based on a Rick Steeves recommendation. The panaramic views of Prague were beautiful and having travelled around for a week we could identifyLäs mer
Day 8 - Strahov Monastery
4 juni 2019, Tjeckien ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
This is a definite 'must see' for book and history lovers! And a private tour is the only way to do it. Why? Because you get to walk inside the rooms versus looking in from a doorway. And, moreLäs mer
Day 8 - Our Last Day in Prague
4 juni 2019, Tjeckien ⋅ ☀️ 16 °C
We've booked a private tour of the Strahhov Library at the hilltop monestery next to the castle at 11:15 today. Lots of time for a leisurely breakfast before we hop the tram.
Afternoon plans to beLäs mer
Day 7 - The Rest of the Story...
3 juni 2019, Tjeckien ⋅ 🌙 21 °C
By this time, it was mid-afternoon and 28 degrees under a clear blue sky on hot city pavement. We were both losing steam quickly so nixed the idea of going to Vsyhrad.
Headed back to our apartmentLäs mer
Day 7 - Jewish Museums & Cemetery
3 juni 2019, Tjeckien ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
Today we toured the Pinkas Synagogue & Old Jewish Cemetery and the Klausen Synagogue.
The Pinkas Synagogue is a memorial to Holocost victims from Moravia & Bohemia. The walls are covered with theLäs mer
Day 7 - Canal Boat Ride
3 juni 2019, Tjeckien ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C
We decided to take a boat ride through the canals and see Prague from the river. Lots of interesting info about the river and bridges.
A tiny girl (Diane thought she might be 20 months old) wasLäs mer
Day 7 - Charles Bridge & Czech Art
3 juni 2019, Tjeckien ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
We were on our way to the Charles Bridge just before 7 and had an enjoyable amble across it. The bridge is built of sandstone blocks and is flanked at both ends by fortified towers. Thirty statues ofLäs mer
Day 7 - Jewish Town & Vsyhrad
3 juni 2019, Tjeckien ⋅ ☀️ 16 °C
We'll be out the door at 7 this morning to walk Charles Bridge before it becomes mega-crowded. After that, the priorities are a latte for Diane and a cappucino for me.
We'll tour more of Josefov andLäs mer
Day 6 - Cesky Krumlov
2 juni 2019, Tjeckien ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
Today we hopped a Regiobus to Cesky Krumlov, an 8:00 a.m. departure and roughly a 3-hour drive from Prague. We had booked tickets online for an English-speaking tour of the castle and otherwiseLäs mer
Day 5 - Kampa Island Park
1 juni 2019, Tjeckien ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
We decided to head to Kampa for lunch and a look-see. Along the way, checked out the Lennon Wall. I read somewhere that it's the only place in the city where grafitti is legal but we've seen this typeLäs mer
Day 5 - Naplavka Market & Maya Strana
1 juni 2019, Tjeckien ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
Today we planned to go to the riverside market, the Czech Museum of Music & explore the 'Little Quarter' neighborhood across the river from where we are staying.
First up, coffee! The apartment hasLäs mer
Day 5 - Czech Museum of Music
1 juni 2019, Tjeckien ⋅ ⛅ 23 °C
I loved this museum & could have stayed there for hours! A very unassuming first impression but a Wow! factor inside every exhibition room. The instruments were staged in categories, e.g. pianos,Läs mer
Day 4 - Ending on a High Note
31 maj 2019, Tjeckien ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
Tonight we attended a second concert, part of the International Prague Spring Festival. This was held in the Smetana Hall at the Municipal Building. It looked and felt much different than it did onLäs mer
Day 4 - New Town Here We Come!
31 maj 2019, Tjeckien ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
Our priorities today were exploring New Town, enjoying cafe time, watching the Roma parade in Wenceslas Square, discovering street art & visiting the Mucha Museum. Time & energy permitting we might goLäs mer
Day 4 - These are for YOU, Chris!
31 maj 2019, Tjeckien ⋅ 🌧 22 °C
You know how you luuuuvvvv your kitchen appliances? Here's one to add to your list. Pictures taken at Styl & Interier Garden Cafe today.
Day 4 - More Street Art
31 maj 2019, Tjeckien ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C
New Town 'wins' for having some of the most eclectic street art. Here are a few more examples, starting with 'Slight Uncertainty' by Michel Trpak: sculptures of a man & a woman hanging from umbrellasLäs mer
Day 4 - Roma Parade & The Mucha Museum
31 maj 2019, Tjeckien ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
We weren't sure what to expect re: the Roma parade since the degree of publicity typical of an international, annual event was not evident. This, in sharp contrast to Prague's Spring Festival whereLäs mer
This is for YOU, Jan!
31 maj 2019, Tjeckien ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
Strudel, glorious strudel. Mouthwatering strudel. Poppyseed & plum. Totally decadent. Loved. Every. Single. Bite. 😘
My Cafe Louvre breakfast - neat 'froth art' depicting their logo on the cappuccino.
Walking the Rudolfinum's Blue Carpet
30 maj 2019, Tjeckien ⋅ 🌙 13 °C
Tonight we went to a concert at the Rudolfinum, the 'Orquestra de Cadaques'. It was one of the events in the Prague Spring Festival, an annual 'must' experience for classical music lovers.
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St. Vitus Cathedral Jawdropping!
30 maj 2019, Tjeckien ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C
This has to be one of the most beautiful cathedrals we have ever seen! Lots of history. The stained glass windows were uber impressive, my favorite being the Art Nouveau panels by Mucha. Diane feltLäs mer
Day 3 - Castle Fortification Breakfast
30 maj 2019, Tjeckien ⋅ ⛅ 13 °C
We had breakfast at Cafe Savoy in the Maya Strana/Little Quarter area. O. M. G.
The service was excellent & the food was 10/10. Decided to recreate some of the dishes for Chris after I'm home.
AnLäs mer
This One's For You, Joe!
29 maj 2019, Tjeckien ⋅ ☁️ 12 °C
After dinner I took a pic of the nearby Dancing House. Coincidentally, a commuter train was going by AND it was covered in beer photos! Pretty cool, eh?
Day 2 - For The Foodies in my Life...
29 maj 2019, Tjeckien ⋅ ⛅ 12 °C
Tonight Diane & I celebrated our birthdays at the Botel Matylda Restaurant (www.botelmatylda.cz). It was easily a 10/10! Pleasant environment, customer oriented service & artful presentations. MyLäs mer
This One's for You, Annette!
29 maj 2019, Tjeckien ⋅ ⛅ 14 °C
Saw this knitted art creation entitled Frida Kahlo in the courtyard by the National Theatre, created by Czech artist Eva Blahova. (http://knittedsculptures.com). Can you imagine how long it took toLäs mer














































































































































































Awesome way to end a special holiday. Safe Travels Jan
Lin's Prague JournalThanks, Sis! 😘
ResenärWow! great way to finish your journey! 💞 (Joyce)