Monday, July 3, 2017

On Our Way to Prague


On the move again!

Running around to get pictures of our group leaving Cesky Krumlov (on the slippery cobblestone with my travel pack on), I see the kids laughing. "We're making fun of you."

It's not nice to make fun of your mommy (but it's fun)

We were supposed to take the train to Prague, but our driver recommended the "Student Agency" bus. It's the same price ($10), quicker (3 hours vs 3.5 hours), much closer than the train station, doesn't require a change of trains, and you don't have to be a student to take it. It has wi-fi, seat-back screens showing lots of movies, outlets, food service, free drinks, and a bathroom. Sounds like a no brainer!

Taking the Student Agency bus from Cesky Krumlov to Prague

Eating picnic lunch in Prague's Old Town Square, waiting to check into the apartment

Jeremy likes Prague right away. "This is cooler than you made it sound. You need to work on your phrasing."  Apparently pointing up a big hill and declaring, "We're going to the metronome" lacks allure and also needs to include "where you can get beer, listen to music, and see all of Prague."

Looking over Prague from Letna Park  "This is cooler than you made it sound" --Jeremy

The view from Letna Park

We're staying our last 2 nights in a nice and large apartment (Prague Stay's Zatecka N14) around the corner from the Old Town Square and overlooking the Jewish Cemetery with a view across the river of Prague Castle.  After dinner we went walking to some nearby beautiful sights.

View of Prague Castle from our bedroom window

Prague Castle view from riverfront (near Karlovy Lazne tram stop)

View of  Charles Bridge