CanadáAlbertaCochrane51°11’18” N 114°26’34” W 24 de abril de 2019, Canadá ⋅ 🌙 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 LibraryLeia mais
CanadáAlbertaCochrane51°11’0” N 114°28’7” W
13 de maio de 2019, Canadá ⋅ ⛅ 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 itsLeia mais
CanadáAlbertaCochrane51°11’19” N 114°26’33” W 22 de maio de 2019, Canadá ⋅ ⛅ 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 theirLeia mais
CanadáAlbertaCochrane51°11’20” N 114°26’33” W
26 de maio de 2019, Canadá ⋅ ⛅ 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 townLeia mais
República ChecaHlavní město PrahaMalá StranaStřelecký ostrov50°4’59” N 14°24’52” E
28 de maio de 2019, República Checa ⋅ ⛅ 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 allLeia mais
República ChecaHlavní město PrahaMalá StranaStřelecký ostrov50°4’60” N 14°24’52” E
29 de maio de 2019, República Checa ⋅ 🌧 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 (TheLeia mais
República ChecaHlavní město PrahaMalá StranaStřelecký ostrov50°4’59” N 14°24’53” E
29 de maio de 2019, República Checa ⋅ ☁️ 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 butLeia mais
República ChecaHlavní město PrahaMalá StranaStřelecký ostrov50°4’59” N 14°24’52” E
29 de maio de 2019, República Checa ⋅ ⛅ 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 -Leia mais
República ChecaHlavní město PrahaMalá StranaStřelecký ostrov50°4’59” N 14°24’52” E 29 de maio de 2019, República Checa ⋅ ⛅ 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 toLeia mais
República ChecaHlavní město PrahaMalá StranaStřelecký ostrov50°4’60” N 14°24’52” E
29 de maio de 2019, República Checa ⋅ ⛅ 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. MyLeia mais
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