CanadaAlbertaCochrane51°11’18” N 114°26’34” W April 24, 2019 in Canada ⋅ 🌙 5 °C
We have booked an amazing apartment! (http:///www.vrbo.com/649520). Have prebooked two classical music events related to the Spring Music Festival, a private tour of the Strahov LibraryRead more
CanadaAlbertaCochrane51°11’0” N 114°28’7” W
May 13, 2019 in Canada ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
On 1 January 1993 Czechoslovakia formally separated into two independent countries, the Czech Republic and the Slovak Republic.
2019 marks 100 years since The Czech National Bank introduced itsRead more
CanadaAlbertaCochrane51°11’19” N 114°26’33” W May 22, 2019 in Canada ⋅ ⛅ 4 °C
Five more sleeps and we'll be on our flight to Prague!
Last night our neighbors shared their photos and tips re: the city over dinner cooked by Resident-Chef Chris. Diane and I both appreciate theirRead more
CanadaAlbertaCochrane51°11’20” N 114°26’33” W
May 26, 2019 in Canada ⋅ ⛅ 14 °C
To my wonderful family and dear friends:
Thank you for your heartfelt good wishes for my trip. I am thrilled to be going with Diane, and looking forward to exploring Prague and Cesky Krumlov, a townRead more
Czech RepublicHlavní město PrahaMalá StranaStřelecký ostrov50°4’59” N 14°24’52” E
May 28, 2019 in Czech Republic ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
Prague is a very beautiful city, first impressions. The old, majestic & ornate buildings and the inticately cobbled streets contrast sharply with modern transportation and the fast pace but it allRead more
Czech RepublicHlavní město PrahaMalá StranaStřelecký ostrov50°4’60” N 14°24’52” E
May 29, 2019 in Czech Republic ⋅ 🌧 11 °C
Today we got a relatively early start & explored Old Town. We walked along Karlova (Charles Street), on a mission to reach Municipal House for a tour we'd booked on line.
Municipal House (TheRead more
Czech RepublicHlavní město PrahaMalá StranaStřelecký ostrov50°4’59” N 14°24’53” E
May 29, 2019 in Czech Republic ⋅ ☁️ 12 °C
The Cubist Museum is located at the House of the Black Madonna. We had lunch in the cafe, decorated in cubist style & possibly the only one in the world. Would have liked to see more exhibits butRead more
Czech RepublicHlavní město PrahaMalá StranaStřelecký ostrov50°4’59” N 14°24’52” E
May 29, 2019 in Czech Republic ⋅ ⛅ 14 °C
Our last major stop of the day was in Josefov.
The Spanish Synagogue is closing for renos on June 1st and we weren't certain we'd see it otherwise.
Outside it stands the famous statue of Kafka -Read more
Czech RepublicHlavní město PrahaMalá StranaStřelecký ostrov50°4’59” N 14°24’52” E May 29, 2019 in Czech Republic ⋅ ⛅ 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 toRead more
Czech RepublicHlavní město PrahaMalá StranaStřelecký ostrov50°4’60” N 14°24’52” E
May 29, 2019 in Czech Republic ⋅ ⛅ 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. MyRead more
So where is the rest of the salmon meal? Certainly rivals the egg on toast I had.....sigh ....Chris
Lin's Prague Journal Hey, just think of all the fresh new ideas I'll bring home to make for you! 💕
Gorgeous! You’ll be living in style😊. Joyce K